Jerebu: Sekolah, tadika dan taska di Batu Pahat tutup

Batu Pahat: All schools, kindergartens (tadika) and children's welfare centers (taska) across the Batu Pahat area are being advised to close starting tomorrow, following an Air Pollution Index (API) reading of 203 at 8pm earlier today, indicating a very unhealthy air quality. The District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD) Batu Pahat announced the API reading of 203 as of 8pm yesterday.

The closure is aligned with the Nationwide Emergency Action Plan (Jerebu) and guidelines from the Ministry of Education (KPM) to ensure the safety and health of students and school community members. Schools are required to conduct Home-Based Learning (PdPR) if directed by KPM, the Johor State Education Department (JPNJ) or Batu Pahat District Education Office (PPD), depending on official guidelines.

Schools must communicate the implementation of PdPR, assignments and communication channels to parents or guardians through their official school channels, according to the statement. The JPBD Batu Pahat emphasized that any decision regarding the reopening of schools will be contingent on daily air quality developments and official directives.

The public is advised to always seek accurate information through official channels of the Department of Environment, KPM, JPNJ, PPD Batu Pahat and Batu Pahat District Office, and avoid spreading unverified information.