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Part of Haze from fires in Indonesia is impacting air quality and causing issues in Singapore and Malaysia.

How could the transboundary haze from Indonesian fires affect Selangor?

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Haze from Indonesian fires may disrupt school operations in Selangor Worsening transboundary haze conditions originating from fires in Indonesia have led to operational disruptions in Selangor. Specifically, the poor air quality prompted the closure of schools in parts of the state. This situation is part of a wider regional issue, as haze closures also affected schools in other Malaysian states, such as Melaka and Johor, while the government debates stronger diplomatic and financial pressure on companies linked to the slash-and-burn practices.

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  • Worsening haze conditions prompted the closure of all schools in Johor, Melaka, Negri Sembilan and Putrajaya on Tuesday (Oct 13).thestar.com.my
  • The closures also affected schools in parts of Selangor and Pahang.thestar.com.my
  • An emergency was declared in Serian, Sarawak, after the Air Pollutant Index (API) reached 521.thestar.com.my

Why it matters

The primary stake for Selangor is the disruption of public services and education. School closures, even partial ones, can deepen educational inequality, particularly for children from lower-income families who may lack the necessary devices or stable internet access for online learning.

This haze issue is not isolated to Selangor. It is a major regional problem affecting multiple Malaysian states and prompting calls from Malaysian politicians for a united Asean response, including diplomatic protests and financial restrictions on companies linked to the fires in Indonesia.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the Malaysian government introduce legislation similar to Singapore’s Transboundary Haze Pollution Act?
  • How will the financial institutions respond to the call to restrict financing for firms linked to slash-and-burn practices?

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The Air Pollutant Index (API) in Selangor rises significantlyThe operational disruption could become stronger, potentially leading to wider school closures or other public health advisories.
Indonesia finalizes operational arrangements for Malaysia's firefighting assistanceThe source of the haze could be mitigated, leading to a reduction in air pollution and the lifting of school closures.

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The full eventMalaysia Calls for Financial Restrictions on Firms Linked to Indonesian Haze Everything aboutSelangor

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