Noxious fumes from fire-struck Pulau Burung landfill forces Penang schools nearby to close temporarily | Malay Mail

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 18 — Barely a week after physical classes resumed this year, schools near the Pulau Burung landfill in mainland Penang have been ordered to close and switch to home-based teaching and learning for the rest of this week due to noxious fumes from a fire last week.

“This decision was made at the district disaster meeting held yesterday and the report was submitted to the state education director and he has given the permission for the schools to close starting from January 19 to 21,” he said in a statement today. Mohamad Dziauddin told the schools involved to inform their respective canteen operators, school bus operators of the temporary closure, and have staff on standby to manage students who turn up at the schools tomorrow.Mohamad Dziauddin added that during the temporary school closure, the administration of the schools involved must inform their teachers and parents of students that learning will home-based again.

He advised all school personnel to wear face masks at all times, reduce outdoor activities and to seek immediate medical treatment if they did not feel well.

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