{
  "id": 13129475,
  "title": "Malaysia Closes Schools as Indonesian Fires Worsen Haze",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/malaysia-closes-schools-as-indonesian-fires-worsen-haze",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T13:30:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/09/malaysia-closes-schools-as-indonesian-fires-worsen-haze/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia has closed schools in several states and federal territories amid worsening air pollution caused by Indonesian forest and peatland fires. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek announced closures in four states and two federal territories, along with a partial closure in Pahang. Kuala Lumpur recorded an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 170, placing it among the world's most polluted cities. The haze has persisted for over a month, exacerbating respiratory issues. The situation stems from fires fueled by an intense El Niño weather event. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim discussed the matter with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who pledged action to combat the fires. Malaysia's Foreign Minister reached out to the ASEAN secretariat to convene an emergency meeting of environmental ministers. Malaysia is also implementing cloud-seeding to promote rainfall and alleviate air quality concerns. Singapore's air quality also worsened, with an IQAir Air Quality Index of 205, classified as very unhealthy.",
  "summary": "Malaysia has closed schools in several states and federal territories as smoke from forest and peatland fires in neighboring Indonesia … Read More The post Malaysia Closes Schools as Indonesian Fires Worsen Haze appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}