Kuala Lampur, Oct. 12 -- The sudden announcement of school closures across several Malaysian states on 9th October 2026, following worsening haze conditions, has understandably disrupted many families' routines. Parents have been scrambling to arrange alternative childcare, reorganise work commitments, move activities indoors, and ensure their children are adequately protected.

Yet, beyond these immediate inconveniences lies a far more important concern: what is the haze doing to our children's health, and are we paying enough attention to its consequences?

While school closures are necessary precautionary measures, they should also remind us that protecting our children's health goes beyond keeping them indoors for a few days. School c...