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Kuala Lumpur and Selangor schools open but restrict outdoor activities amid haze
Schools in Malaysia's Klang Valley will operate as scheduled on October 16, though outdoor activities remain suspended due to poor air quality. Education authorities are urging students to wear face masks as a protective measure.
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Schools across Kuala Lumpur and Selangor will proceed with normal operations on October 16 despite ongoing haze affecting the region, according to state education officials. However, all outdoor activities including sports, physical education classes, and outdoor assemblies have been suspended until air quality improves.
Students have been advised to wear face masks while at school as a precautionary measure to reduce inhalation of pollutants. The suspension of outdoor activities is expected to remain in effect for the duration of the haze episode, with authorities monitoring air quality indices daily.
Schools have been instructed to ensure adequate indoor ventilation and to prioritize indoor learning activities. Parents are encouraged to monitor their children's health closely and report any respiratory symptoms to school authorities.
The Klang Valley region has experienced recurring episodes of transboundary haze, typically during the dry season in Southeast Asia. Regional cooperation on air quality management remains an ongoing concern for authorities across the region.