Sarawak to Close 647 Schools For Five Days From Sept 7 to 11 as Haze Persists
Sarawak education authorities have ordered the closure of 647 schools for five days due to hazardous air quality caused by persistent haze. The decision follows poor air pollutant index readings in several districts, including Serian and Kuching.
Why it matters
The closure highlights the recurring public health crisis caused by regional haze, impacting the education and safety of thousands of students.
KUCHING, Sept 5 — A total of 647 schools in Sarawak will be closed for five days from September 7 to 11 due to persistent haze with no significant signs of improvement.
Sarawak Education director Omar Mahli said the closure involved 563 primary and 84 secondary schools across several districts, reported Astro Awani.
The affected schools are under the Kuching, Padawan, Bau, Lundu, Samarahan, Simunjan, Serian, Sri Aman, Lubok Antu, Kanowit, Julau and Maradong district education offices.
Schools in other districts will continue with classes as usual.
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