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PoliticalMalaysia·Unpinned12 Oct 2026

Malaysia education minister addresses school closure requests due to haze

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On October 12, Malaysian Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek defended the government's day-to-day approach to closing schools amidst worsening haze conditions. Responding to parent requests for longer, pre-planned closure periods, Fadhlina stated that officials must consider fluctuating air pollutant index (API) readings and the negative impact of extended…

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