Nationwide haze disruption: Fadhlina says schools in six states closed, others continue operations
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — All schools in Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, and Selangor, as well as the Federal Territor...
On October 9, schools in Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and the Rompin district in Pahang were ordered to close due to a nationwide haze. Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek requested State Education Departments and District Education Offices to monitor the haze situation closely and take immediate action if necessary.
Parents faced inconvenience due to the school closures, disrupting their daily routines. The minister assured that decisions regarding school closures would be announced earlier to allow parents to prepare. The Negeri Sembilan Education Department, Melaka JPN, Federal Territory of Putrajaya, and Kuala Lumpur Education Department made closure decisions based on Air Pollutant Index (API) readings exceeding 150, indicating unhealthy levels.
In Selangor, religious schools were also asked to close, while private Islamic schools were advised to follow the same. All affected institutions must implement Home-Based Teaching and Learning (PdPR) to ensure continuity of education. Teachers and implementation support group (AKP) personnel were permitted to work from home during the closure period, with the safety and health of students and school staff being the ministry's top priority.
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