Malaysia’s higher education sector remains unaffected by haze, with MOHE allowing online classes when needed and monitoring air quality nationwide
PUTRAJAYA: The haze has not disrupted teaching and learning at any higher education institution so far, said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.
He said the ministry (MOHE) had adopted a flexible approach, including allowing classes to be conducted online when necessary.
“So far, there has been no impact because we are adopting a more flexible approach. If students are unable to attend classes in lecture halls, we will conduct them online,” he told reporters after the presentation of tuition fee sponsorship letters to Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) students here today.
Zambry said MOHE was closely monitoring the haze, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak, and had advised all higher education institutions, including universities, polytechnics and community colleges, to monitor conditions in their respective areas.
He said any measures affecting teaching and learning would be based on directives from the authorities.
“We are following the developments and receiving instructions from the relevant departments, and we will ensure that students’ learning continues in accordance with the directives issued by the government,” he said.
As of 8 am today, Samarahan was the only area in Sarawak to record a very unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading, at 226.
According to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, 40 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy API readings, 24 moderate readings and two good readings.
