The Education Ministry says schools in Johor, Melaka and Negeri Sembilan will remain closed tomorrow due to the haze.
The closure will also affect schools in Hulu Langat and Sepang in Selangor… Kuantan, Pekan and Rompin in Pahang… Serian, Sri Aman and Lubok Antu in Sarawak…and Tawau in Sabah.
Meanwhile, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says a change in wind conditions within the next two weeks could help clear up the haze here.
The DPM also suggested that Indonesia may not need assistance to put out the haze-causing forest fires there, since it already has a huge number of personnel and assets handling the situation.
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The MCMC is investigating a viral video that allegedly contained false and misleading information about SST and income tax relief under Budget 2027.
It’s also urging the public to verify all Budget-related content through official channels, including the Finance Ministry’s portal.
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In other news…
Prasarana is targeting improved reliability of its LRT service, with the introduction of new train sets, coupled with round the clock maintenance and closer engagement with suppliers.
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A lorry driver has claimed trial to driving against the flow of traffic while under the influence of drugs and crashing into 11 vehicles in Shah Alam last week, injuring four people.
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Separately, a 57-year-old teacher has pleaded not guilty to charges of negligence while driving her SUV, that resulted in the death of a Form 1 student and another student sustaining injuries at a school in Kota Bharu back in April.
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Malaysia and China are ramping up cooperation to fight cyber scammers with a focus on cross-border investigations and recovery of stolen assets.
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And, the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry says specific regulations are set to be introduced next year to curb ticket scalping.
