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Schools in two Bintulu districts closed due to haze

The closure from Sept 7 to Sept 11 affects 22,476 pupils in primary schools and 17,268 in secondary schools.

Schools in two Bintulu districts closed due to haze

The state education department in Malaysia has announced the closure of 63 schools in the Bintulu and Tatau-Sebauh districts due to severe haze, affecting 39,744 students. The decision, based on continuous air quality monitoring, came into effect from September 7 to September 11, with pollution levels reaching "very unhealthy" readings at 8pm today, reaching 206. Pupils are studying at home during this period.

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