Malaysia’s haze-related school closures leave parents scrambling to keep children on track for exams
Schools in Malaysia's Johor state remain closed due to hazardous haze levels, forcing students into home-based learning. Parents are struggling to manage the transition due to limited electronic devices and poor internet connectivity.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the digital divide and the challenges families face when environmental crises disrupt essential public services like education.
Uncertainty over when schools in Malaysia would reopen has caused inconvenience, parents tell CNA. The authorities can help by prioritising device loans for low-income families and having flexible work arrangements for parents, says an expert.
Students use electronic devices for home-based learning (PdPR) after schools were closed due to haze in Johor on Oct 12, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Zamzahuri Abas)
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