Sarawak closes 409 schools in state due to haze, but says UPSR to continue | Malay Mail

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Sarawak closes 409 schools in state due to haze, but says UPSR to continue

Students sit for their UPSR examination despite the thick haze blowing across Sarawak. ― Bernama pic

The state Education Department said a total of 157,479 students are affected by the haze as at 10am, but added that the UPSR examinations for Standard Six are continuing as scheduled. Other districts and their affected student population are: 53 schools in Betong with 14,520 students, 44 schools in Bau with 11,571 students, and 30 schools in Lubok Antu with 4,943 students.

 

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