Malaysia has ordered school closures as haze linked to Indonesian forest fires affects parts of Southeast Asia, with Kuala Lumpur's Air Pollutant Index recording unhealthy air quality, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- Malaysia has shut schools in response to worsening haze, according to Al Jazeera.
- The smog is linked to forest fires in Indonesia, Al Jazeera reported.
- Kuala Lumpur's Air Pollutant Index recorded air quality at unhealthy levels, per Al Jazeera.
- The haze is affecting parts of Southeast Asia, Al Jazeera reported.
Malaysia has closed schools as haze drifting from forest fires in Indonesia settles over parts of Southeast Asia, according to Al Jazeera. The move follows deteriorating air quality that the outlet reports has reached unhealthy levels.
In Kuala Lumpur, the Air Pollutant Index registered air quality at unhealthy levels amid the smog, Al Jazeera reported.
The haze has been linked to forest fires burning in Indonesia, Al Jazeera said, with the smog affecting parts of Southeast Asia.
Further details on the extent of the school closures, the areas affected and the duration of the measures were not specified in the available reporting.
Why it matters
Severe air pollution can disrupt daily life and pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children, which is reflected in the decision to close schools.
Frequently asked questions
Why did Malaysia shut its schools?
Malaysia closed schools in response to worsening haze from Indonesian forest fires, with air quality reaching unhealthy levels, according to Al Jazeera.
Where is the haze coming from?
According to Al Jazeera, the smog is coming from forest fires burning in Indonesia.
How bad is air quality in Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur's Air Pollutant Index recorded air quality at unhealthy levels amid the smog, Al Jazeera reported.
Timeline
- Malaysia shuts schools as haze from Indonesian fires chokes Southeast Asia
Al Jazeera: Kuala Lumpur's Air Pollutant Index says air quality at unhealthy levels amid smog from forest fires.