Haze: Johor, Melaka, Negri Sembilan and Putrajaya schools to close on Oct 13
Education authorities in Malaysia have ordered the closure of schools in several districts across Johor, Melaka, Negri Sembilan, and Putrajaya due to hazardous haze conditions. Other regions will continue operations as usual, with schools advised to monitor air quality for outdoor activities.
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Demonstrates the public health impact of regional air pollution and the administrative response required to protect students.
PETALING JAYA: All schools in Johor, Melaka, Negri Sembilan and Putrajaya will be closed on Tuesday (Oct 13) due to haze.
Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said the closure also involves schools under the Hulu Langat, Petaling Perdana, Kuala Langat and Sepang District Education Offices (PPDs) in Selangor, as well as those under the Kuantan and Rompin PPDs in Pahang.
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