Schools in eight districts in Selangor to close today

PETALING JAYA: Schools in eight Selangor districts, including Klang, Petaling and Gombak, will be closed today, says the state education department.

In a statement, it also said schools in Hulu Selangor and Sabak Bernam will remain open, but all outdoor activities are ­prohibited.

“Parents, guardians, students and the entire education community are requested to take note of this announcement and refer to the official channels of the Selan­gor education department to obtain the latest infor­mation.

“Any changes regarding the operational status of schools will be announced through the official channels,” it said.

Earlier yesterday, Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek (pic) said parents have the choice to not send their children to classes even if schools are ordered to be kept open during haze.

She said the parents could do so if they worry that the haze could affect their children’s health and that they should duly inform the school.