Schools Closed In Selangor, KL, Putrajaya And Several Other States As The Great BBQ Continues

Schools in Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and parts of Pahang are closed today, 9 October, as worsening haze raises concerns over students’ health and safety.

The Rakyat Post Shahril Bahrom · News & blogs · 5 hr ago

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Johor had earlier announced a two-day closure of all schools on 8 and 9 October following a directive from the Regent of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.
With the latest announcement, more students across Peninsular Malaysia will have to adjust their routines as schools take precautionary measures against the worsening conditions.
Schools in Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan are also unaffected by the latest directive.

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The worsening haze situation has prompted the closure of schools across several parts of Peninsular Malaysia, with the Education Ministry directing affected institutions to suspend operations as air quality deteriorates.

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek announced that all schools in Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Selangor, as well as Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, would close starting Friday, 9 October, as reported by The Star.

The closure also applies to schools in the Rompin district of Pahang.

The latest directive follows growing concerns over unhealthy air pollution levels across the country, with authorities stepping up monitoring efforts to protect students and school personnel from prolonged exposure to haze.

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Published: October 9, 2026 at 2:09 AM UTC
By: Shahril Bahrom
Section: News
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