Malaysia education minister defends day-to-day decisions on haze-related school closures

Global Health Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:25:51 GMT High confidence — 75/100

SINGAPORE: Malaysia's education minister on Monday (Oct 12) defended its day-to-day approach to school closures, as parents called for more certainty over arrangements during the worsening haze.
In a Facebook post, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said some parents had suggested closing schools for several consecutive days to make it easier for families to plan ahead.
But decisions have to take into account fluctuating air quality and the disruption that prolonged closures could cause to students’ learning, she said.

SINGAPORE: Malaysia's education minister on Monday (Oct 12) defended its day-to-day approach to school closures, as parents called for more certainty over arrangements during the worsening haze.
In a Facebook post, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said some parents had suggested closing schools for several consecutive days to make it easier for families to plan ahead.
But decisions have to take into account fluctuating air quality and the disruption that prolonged closures could cause to students’ learning, she said.

Sources: CNA