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Malaysia raises the threshold for haze-related school closures

CNA

Published 15 Oct 2026, 1:26 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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Schools will now close in areas where the Air Pollutant Index (API) exceeds 200, while outdoor activities will be suspended when the readings reach 100 or above.

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