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Selangor schools to operate normally despite haze concerns
Selangor's education department has confirmed that all schools will function as scheduled, though parents are permitted to keep their children at home if they have reservations about air quality conditions.
LSN Malaysia ·
SHAH ALAM — The Selangor Education Department has announced that all schools across the state will proceed with normal operations, while acknowledging parents' concerns over deteriorating air quality conditions.
The department stated that while educational institutions will remain open and classes will continue as planned, parents retain the discretion to retain their children at home if they deem the haze situation poses a health risk to their families.
The decision reflects a balance between maintaining educational continuity and respecting parental judgment regarding their children's welfare during periods of elevated air pollution. Schools remain on standby to accommodate students who attend classes despite the atmospheric conditions.
No specific air quality indices or threshold limits were cited as criteria for potential school closures. The department's position allows flexibility for individual family circumstances while preserving the academic calendar.