Culture & Entertainment · Singapore Bureau
Malaysian schools shut as haze blankets three states
Education authorities in Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Selangor have ordered schools to close on October 9 due to hazardous air quality. The closures follow similar measures implemented in Johor the previous day as transboundary smoke continues to affect the region.
LSN Singapore ·
Schools across three Malaysian states will remain closed on October 9 as air pollution reaches unhealthy levels, education officials announced. The decision affects institutions in Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Selangor, which are grappling with deteriorating atmospheric conditions linked to regional haze.
The closure order comes a day after authorities in Johor implemented similar measures on October 8 and 9, shutting all schools in the southern state due to poor air quality. The cascading closures underscore the severity of air pollution affecting Malaysia's western regions.
Haze originating from land and forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia has periodically plagued Malaysia during dry seasons, affecting air quality across multiple states. The current spell has prompted swift action from education authorities to protect student health, with air quality monitoring expected to guide further decisions on school operations.
Parents and school administrators have been advised to check official announcements for updates on the status of educational institutions as environmental conditions continue to be assessed.