# Haze-hit areas: Parents decide childcare attendance

> Family minister says kids must stay indoors during haze but parents choose childcare.
- Title: Haze-hit areas: Parents decide childcare attendance | Shortify
- Summary: Family minister says kids must stay indoors during haze but parents choose childcare. Malaysian family minister says children must stay indoors during haze…
- Keywords: malaysia, haze, childcare, nancy shukri, kuching, air pollutant index, family minister, news, world, Haze-hit, areas, Parents
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/17/haze-hit-areas-parents-to-decide-on-childcare-attendance-but-kids-must-stay-indoors-says-family-minister/239460
- Published: 2026-10-17T14:42:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: malaysia, haze, childcare, nancy shukri, kuching, air pollutant index, family minister, news, world
## Haze-hit areas
Family minister says kids must stay indoors during haze but parents choose childcare.
## No childcare closures
Childcare centres not closed in Kuching due to haze pollution.
## Parents' discretion
Parents decide childcare attendance in haze-hit areas with outdoor activities suspended.
## Health advice
Children with haze symptoms need medical check-ups.
## Air pollution impact
Haze causes health risks requiring indoor activities for children.
## Minister's advice
Parents should discuss childcare arrangements with employers or operators.
## Key takeaway

Malaysian family minister says children must stay indoors during haze while parents decide childcare attendance.