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Haze: Schools in Johor, Melaka, and Negeri Sembilan to close tomorrow

Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek stated that the closure also extends to schools under the Hulu Langat and Sepang District Education Offices (PPD) in Selangor.

Updated 55 minutes ago · Published on 13 Oct 2026 3:49PM

Haze: Schools in Johor, Melaka, and Negeri Sembilan to close tomorrow
During that period, Home-based Teaching and Learning (PdPR) will be implemented - October 13, 2026

ALL schools in Johor, Melaka, and Negeri Sembilan will be closed tomorrow due to the haze situation.

Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek stated that the closure also extends to schools under the Hulu Langat and Sepang District Education Offices (PPD) in Selangor.

She added that schools under the Kuantan, Pekan, and Rompin PPDs in Pahang; the Tawau PPD in Sabah; and the Serian, Sri Aman, and Lubok Antu PPDs in Sarawak are also affected.

“During that period, Home-based Teaching and Learning (PdPR) will be implemented, while teachers and support staff are permitted to work from home (BDR).

“Schools in all other states and districts will operate as usual,” she said in a statement. – October 13, 2026

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