Malaysia closes schools in Kuala Lumpur and several states on Friday as haze from fires in neighbouring Indonesia worsens air quality, prompting the education ministry to order closures where conditions are unhealthy. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek says education departments and district offices continue monitoring the situation and take immediate action if conditions require further measures.
Outlets report closures across the federal and administrative capital and parts of Peninsular Malaysia, including areas such as Johor, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan and Selangor. Channel NewsAsia adds that government data shows dozens of areas record unhealthy Air Pollutant Index levels on Friday morning. The reports also note the government acknowledges that school closures affect parents’ daily routines, reflecting the balance between protecting health and maintaining normal schooling.
