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Malaysia closes schools in capital, parts of country due to haze

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Malaysia closed schools across Kuala Lumpur and other regions on Friday due to severe haze caused by fires in neighboring Indonesia, pushing air quality to some of the world's worst levels. This action was taken to protect students and staff from hazardous conditions. The event occurred in late October 2026, marking a significant disruption to education in the capital and surrounding areas.

Key points

• Malaysia closed schools in Kuala Lumpur and other parts of the country on Friday due to severe haze from fires in neighboring Indonesia.
• The closure was implemented to protect students and staff from hazardous air quality conditions that reached some of the world's worst levels.

Context and limitations

Evidence covers only the specific event of school closures in Kuala Lumpur and parts of the country on Friday in late October 2026. Data on the duration of the haze, specific air quality measurements, or long-term health impacts is unavailable.

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