[UPDATE] Haze: Schools, kindergartens and nurseries to close immediately if API exceeds 200 - DOE
The Department of Environment (DOE) has reiterated that schools, kindergartens and nurseries must close immediately if the Air Pollutant Index (API) exceeds 200, as per the National Haze Action Plan. This follows the activation of ASEAN Alert Level 3 for the Southern ASEAN region due to increasing hotspots and haze. DOE Sarawak is conducting patrols and enforcement against open burning.