THE Sarawak Education Department has reminded school administrators in the state to prioritise the health and safety of their pupils in regard to the smog.

The department said in a statement schools must act should the air pollutant index (API) reading exceed 100 by ceasing all outdoor activities for pupils.

“If the API reading exceeds 200, all schools in the affected area or district should be closed immediately and for the principal or school head to inform the District Education office,” it said.

Meanwhile, the department said all public examinations would proceed as usual.

“However, the examination board will postpone any examination to another date should the API reading reach 300,” it added.

Schools and parents can follow developments on the smog via the Department of Environment’s online portal. – Bernama, September 9, 2019.