Jerebu: Sekolah, tadika dan taska di Batu Pahat tutup

On Tuesday evening, the Batu Pahat area recorded an Air Pollution Index (API) reading of 203, prompting the closure of all schools, nurseries (tadikas) and children's homes (tasks) across the district. The Disaster Management Unit of Batu Pahat reported the API reading reached 203 by 8 p.m. on Tuesday. The closure aligns with the National Disaster Action Plan (Jerebu) and the Malaysian Ministry of Education's guidelines to ensure the safety and health of students and school staff.

In the event that the Ministry of Education, the Johor State Education Department (JPNJ) or the Batu Pahat District Education Office (PPD) mandate it, classes must be conducted through Home-Based Learning (PdPR). The exact methods for implementing PdPR, assignments, and communication channels with parents or guardians must be clarified by schools via their official platforms, according to a statement.

The Batu Pahat Disaster Management Unit emphasized that any decisions regarding the reopening of schools will be contingent upon daily air quality developments and official instructions from relevant authorities. The public is advised to always seek accurate information through official channels of the Department of Environment, the Ministry of Education, JPNJ, PPD Batu Pahat, and the Batu Pahat District Office, and to refrain from disseminating unverified information.