Johor and Malacca schools closed


Dire straits: The area around the Malacca coast is barely visible due to unhealthy haze levels. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry has ordered the closure of all schools in Johor and Malacca today due to the haze.

Both states recorded unhealthy levels in the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 4pm yesterday.

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