Kuala Lumpur:Higher education institutions in areas with Air Pollutant Index (API) readings exceeding 201 now have the autonomy to choose appropriate teaching and learning methods to mitigate health risks while ensuring continued education for students.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) emphasized its active monitoring of air quality and instructed all institutions under its jurisdiction to keep track of API readings in their respective areas. Outdoor activities should be evaluated and adjusted according to the latest data.

The ministry advised the academic community to consult official information from the Department of Environment (DOE) and adhere to the guidelines issued by their institutions. MOHE committed to ongoing monitoring and operational adjustments to protect the health and welfare of all its members.

As reported, 35 areas recorded unhealthy API readings as of 10 am today. The Department of Environment's Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal noted that Batu Pahat, Johor, and Johan Setia, Selangor had the highest readings at 190 each, followed by Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, and Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, at 189 each, and Putrajaya at 187. API readings classify air quality as good (0-50), moderate (51-100), unhealthy (101-200), very unhealthy (201-300), and hazardous (above 300).