Malaysia closes schools in several states, territories due to haze
- Malaysia’s Education Ministry ordered schools in Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Rompin district in Pahang to close because of unhealthy air pollution caused by haze.
- Schools must close when Air Pollutant Index readings exceed 180 or remain above 150 for three consecutive days.
- During closures, students will continue learning from home, while teachers and support staff may work from home under ministry instructions.
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Malaysia closes schools in capital, parts of country due to haze
Toxic smoke from peatland and forest fires has shrouded cities in the region for more than a month, sending respiratory complaints skyrocketing. The school closures came as Malaysia's leader discussed the choking smoke with his Indonesian counterpart and called for an urgent regional meeting. Air quality in Kuala Lumpur has been firmly in "unhealthy levels" this week, with a Swiss-based air quality monitor ranking the Malaysian capital among the…
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15min.ltMalaysia's education ministry said schools in Kuala Lumpur and other parts of the country were closed on Friday.
The fires were primarily caused by illegal forest burning by farmers and companies.
Malaysia has ordered school closures in several states after haze worsened to the point where air quality reached levels hazardous to health. Meanwhile, Singapore's average 24-hour air pollution index soared to 181 this year.
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