PUTRAJAYA, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- All schools in Johor, Melaka, and Negeri Sembilan will be closed tomorrow, Oct 14, due to the haze situation affecting the country.
Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said the closure also extends to schools in several districts across Selangor, Pahang, Sabah and Sarawak.
In Selangor, the affected schools fall under Hulu Langat and Sepang District Education Offices (PPD), while in Pahang, the closure covers Kuantan, Pekan, and Rompin districts.
In Sabah, the closure involves schools under Tawau District Education Office, whereas in Sarawak, it affects Serian, Sri Aman, and Lubok Antu districts.
"Schools in all other states and districts will operate as usual.
"During the closure period, Home-based Teaching and Learning (PdPR) will be implemented, while teachers and support staff are permitted to work from home (BDR)," she said in a Facebook post today.
A total of 22 areas nationwide recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at unhealthy levels as of 3 pm today.
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