TS 13.10.2026 SCHOOLS TAKE A HAZE BREAK - Schools Closed Due to Haze

Oct 13, 2026

Schools across Johor, Melaka, Negri Sembilan and Putrajaya closed on 13 October 2026 due to haze, while education authorities stated that schools in Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and several other states would operate as usual. Schools in Selangor and Pahang not covered by the closure directive remained open. Open schools were advised to monitor outdoor activities based on current air quality, and parents were told to follow official updates. Authorities also referenced API readings and would announce reopening details through official channels.

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School closures due to haze

States and districts affected

States operating as usual

Guidance for parents and schools

API readings and nationwide air quality levels

- SEKTOR DOKUMENTASI PENDIDIKAN BPPDP, Kementerian Pendidikan Aras SB-4, Blok EB, Kompleks E, Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan 62604 Putrajaya. Tel : 03-8884 6425 Faks : 03-8884 6284 TARIKH : 13 OKTOBER 2026 (SELASA) SERITA HARIAN O UTUSAN M'SIA O N. STRAITS TIME O THE STAR IZf SINAR HARIAN LJ Schools take a haze ·,s i'31to/ '.l-􀀃 . f􀀊 -=f PETALING JAYA: All schools in Johor, Melaka, Negri Sembilan and Putrajaya will be closed today due to haze. Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said the closure also involved schools under the- Hulu Langat, Petaling Perdana, Kuala Langat and Sepang District Education Offices (PPDs) in Selangor, as well as those under the Kuantan and Rompin PPDs in Pahang. "Schools in Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Kedah, Kelantan, Perils, Penang, Perak, Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak will operate as usual. "Schools in other districts iil Selangor and Pahang that are not under the closure directive will also remain open,'' she said in a Facebook post yesterday. Schools that remain open are advised to monitor outdoor activities based on prevailing · air quality conditions. Fadhlina urged parents and school communities to refer to official announcements by their respective schools, stateEducation · Departments and district education offices for the latest updates. -- - break ln a statement yesterday, the Selangor Education Department (JPNS) said schools in districts not · mentioned in Fadhlina's statement would operate as usual. Affected schools have been told to notify parents and guardiansand take appropriate measures to prioritise students' health and safety. "Educators and parents are advised to monitor official updates from the authorities , regarding air quality and directives on school operations. "Further information on the operation and reopening of schools will be announced, through the official channels of the Education Ministry and JPNS,"it added. Meanwhile, Bernama reported · that the Pentaksiran Kemasukan Sekolah Khusus and Sijil Tinggi Agani.a Malaysia examinations in Melaka will proceed as scheduled tod􀄮.y despite the closure of schools in the state. The Melaka State Education Department (JPN) said all candidates were advised to refer to further announcements and instructions posted on the department's official Facebook page . regarding the implementation of both the assessment and examination. ''The Melaka JPN will continue to monitor the latest developments, including the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in the areas concerned, and provide official updates should there be any changes to the operations of educational institutions. "Parents, guardians, examination candidates and school administrators are advised to refer to the Melaka JPN's official channels for accurate and up-to-date information, as well as to comply with . all stipulated requirements," it • said in a statement. The department said the health and safety of students 􀄯nd a􀄰ed􀄱 cation personnel remamedits pnority to ensure the sm?o􀄲 op_eration of educational mstitutions throughout the period of unhealthy weather. A total of 23 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy API readings as at 5.50pm yesterday, with Pasir Gudang, Johor recording the high est reading at 174. According to the Environment Department's API Management System portal, Johor re􀄳ain 􀄴d the worst-affected state, with six areas recording unhealthy reaaings-Kota Tinggi (170); Penge rang Pahat (166); Larkin (162); Batu (157); Tangkak (153); and Kluang (152). In Negri Sembilan, unheal􀄵y API readings were recorded m Seremban (166), Nilai (163) and Port Dickson (153). In Melaka, the affected areas were Bukit Rambai (161), Melaka City (155) and Alor Gajah (153) . In Pahang, Balok Baru recorded. anAPI reading of 161 and Rompin . · 155, while in Terengganu, readings of 155 and 152 were recorded inKemaman and Paka, respectively. In the Klang Valley, Johan Setiain Selangor recorded 152, while Putra

FAQs

Which areas closed schools due to the haze on 13 October 2026?

Schools in Johor, Melaka, Negri Sembilan and Putrajaya were closed due to haze on 13 October 2026.

Will schools in Kuala Lumpur and other states operate as usual?

Yes. Schools in Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis, Penang, Perak, Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak were stated to operate as usual.

What should schools and parents do regarding outdoor activities and updates?

Schools and parents were advised to monitor outdoor activities based on prevailing air quality and to refer to official announcements and instructions from the Education Ministry, state education departments, and district education offices.

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