Johor schools to close for 2 days as haze worsens
Schools in Johor, Malaysia, are closing for two days due to hazardous air quality caused by worsening haze. Authorities have advised parents to monitor children's health and limit outdoor activities.
Why it matters
Environmental health crises like haze significantly disrupt public services and pose immediate risks to the well-being of the population.
Batu Pahat was among the worst hit areas in Johor this morning, with the API reading hitting a high of 188. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: All schools in Johor will be closed for two days from tomorrow because of the haze and deteriorating air quality across the state.
Johor education and information committee chairman Dr Naqib Ghazali said the decision was made on the orders of Johor regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim to safeguard students’ health and safety.
Naqib said home-based teaching and learning would be implemented to ensure lessons could continue.
Schools involved in the Year Four Learning Matrix or any assessments will have the activities postponed and rescheduled, subject to directives by the Johor education department and other authorities.
“The state government understands that this decision may affect the arrangements of parents and guardians who still need to work.
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