Ministry monitoring haze impact on Malaysian students in Indonesia
KUALA LUMPUR: The Higher Education Ministry is monitoring the prolonged haze in Indonesia to ensure the safety of thousands of Malaysian students studying there, says Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry is keeping a close eye on the ongoing haze situation in Indonesia, with the aim of protecting the thousands of Malaysian students currently studying there, according to Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir. The ministry's EMGS company, responsible for monitoring air quality in key Indonesian regions such as Sumatra, Java and Sulawesi, has not yet received any alarming reports, as conditions seem to vary depending on the location of the respective universities, the minister told reporters at the 2026 Umno General Assembly.
Should the universities encounter serious issues, they might have to close down, affecting the students' education, he said. EMGS officials are directed to provide updates on the situation. Indonesia has been battling prolonged haze, with several regions recording worsening air quality. In a separate development, Mount Anak Krakatau erupted on September 5, releasing a fountain of lava and causing booming sounds audible hundreds of kilometers away.
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