Schools in Melaka and Perak to reopen following air quality improvement

Schools in Melaka and Perak are set to reopen after authorities determined that air quality has improved sufficiently to permit the resumption of teaching and learning activities. The reopening follows a temporary closure that affected all Ministry of Education schools in Melaka, which had been shuttered due to air pollution index readings exceeding 150.

The decision to close schools was implemented as a precautionary measure to protect students and staff from prolonged exposure to poor air quality, which can affect respiratory health and overall well-being. Air quality at those levels is considered unhealthy, particularly for vulnerable groups including children.

State education authorities in both Melaka and Perak have confirmed that conditions have sufficiently improved to allow normal school operations to resume. The reopening marks a return to regular schedules for affected students and teachers across the two states.

The temporary closure highlighted concerns about seasonal air quality challenges in the region. Schools remain on alert regarding air quality monitoring, with protocols in place to implement swift closures should pollution levels rise again to hazardous levels in the future.