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Schools Can Close at Principal's Discretion When Air Quality Exceeds Unhealthy Levels

Malaysia's Education Ministry has confirmed that school principals can decide to close their institutions when Air Pollutant Index readings exceed 200, following guidance from state and district education authorities amid regional haze concerns.

By Aisyah Razak · 14 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Sarawak Braces for Extended Heat Wave as Haze Risk Climbs Through Mid-August

Malaysia's Meteorological Department forecasts persistently hot and dry conditions across Sarawak extending to August 20, with southerly winds and active hotspots driving haze risks and poor air quality across much of Borneo.

By Aisyah Razak · 14 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Schools Can Close at Principal's Discretion When Air Quality Exceeds Unhealthy Levels

Sarawak Braces for Extended Heat Wave as Haze Risk Climbs Through Mid-August

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