PETALING JAYA: All schools in Pekan, Kuantan, Rompin, Temerloh, Maran, Bera and Bentong are closed tomorrow (Oct 15), according to the Pahang Education Department.
Similarly, the Johor State Department said all schools in Johor are also closed due to the ongoing haze.
Schools that are closed are instructed to conduct their lessons via home-based teaching and learning.
Meanwhile, all schools in Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Penang, Melaka, Perak and Sarawak will be operating as usual tomorrow, according to their state education department (JPNs).
Outdoor activities at these schools have been suspended.
The JPNs said students attending school are encouraged to wear face masks as a precaution amid the current haze.
“Parents or guardians who are concerned about their children’s health due to the haze may choose not to send them to school.
“However, they must inform the school of their children’s absence,” they said in their individual statements on Wednesday (Oct 14).
The JPNs also said they prioritise the safety, health and well-being of students and school staff.
“All parties are urged to stay updated on current developments and adhere to the authorities' advice regarding the haze situation,” they said, adding that further updates will be communicated through the Education Ministry’s official channels and the JPNs.
Primary and secondary schools in Johor, Melaka and Negri Sembilan, as well as affected districts in Selangor, Pahang, Sabah and Sarawak, were closed on Wednesday after unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings were recorded in their respective districts.
