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School closures across Malaysia due to Haze
Multiple regions in Malaysia have closed schools due to unhealthy air quality, with remote learning implemented in affected areas.
Running story — the local press covered it again on 25 October 2026.
The story so far as of 25 October 2026
On October 6, schools in Batu Pahat closed due to an Air Pollution Index of 203. On October 8, schools in Kuala Lumpur and Melaka also closed, implementing remote learning. Kinta and Kuala Kangsar schools followed suit on October 9, with closures until further notice. Selangor schools closed on October 15 due to worsening air quality. Johor extended school closures from October 19 to 23 on October 17. On October 19, Malaysia revised its National Haze Action Plan to improve school closure directives. Finally, on October 25, 27 schools in Sarawak's Tebedu district were closed due to haze conditions.
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Coverage, day by day
- Safety & health
Haze closes 27 schools in Sarawak's Tebedu district
Impact Public-sector employees and students in Sarawak's Tebedu district face disruptions due to school closures amid haze conditions.
Sources: Kosmo! ↗
- Regulation
Malaysia Revises National Haze Action Plan
Impact Educational institutions and parents in haze-affected areas face improved guidance on school operations during haze events.
Sources: utusen Online ↗
- Safety & health
Johor extends school closures due to haze
Impact Educational institutions in Johor face extended closures, impacting operations and schedules.
Sources: Kosmo! ↗, utusen Online ↗
- Safety & health
Selangor schools close as air quality worsens
Impact Schools in Selangor close, affecting educational operations and parents' schedules.
Sources: utusen Online ↗
- Safety & health
Schools in Kinta and Kuala Kangsar Closed Due to Haze
Impact Educational institutions and public-sector operations face disruptions due to air quality issues.
Sources: utusen Online ↗
- Disruption
KL and Melaka schools close due to unhealthy air quality
Impact Students and educators in Kuala Lumpur and Melaka face disruptions, with remote learning replacing in-person classes.
Sources: Kosmo! ↗, utusen Online ↗
- Safety & health
Batu Pahat schools close due to unhealthy air quality
Impact Educational institutions in Batu Pahat close, disrupting local education and operations.
Sources: Kosmo! ↗, utusen Online ↗
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