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Umno Johor youth group suggests employers allow work from home or flexible working hours for parents affected by school closures due to protests. Their leader, Noor Azleen Ambros, explained many parents are in a dilemma as they are mandated to go to work while their children must stay at home without supervision. The decision to shut schools for the health of students is fully supported, but it also adds extra burden to working parents, according to the statement.

Azleen pointed out that experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic have proven that many sectors can be productive through remote work. Therefore, a similar approach should be taken temporarily to help families cope with this situation, she said. Umno Johor youth group suggested employers permit parents with school-going children to work from home during the school closure period, for suitable positions.

For workers who cannot work from home, Umno Johor youth group suggested employers offer flexible working hours. They believe this approach not only relieves parents' burden but can also maintain productivity and boost employee morale. Umno Johor youth group is confident that with cooperation from all parties, the people of Johor can overcome this challenging protest situation safely and securely.

All schools and educational institutions in Johor are closed for five more days due to protests and deteriorating air quality, starting from October 12 to October 16. On October 7, Johor announced a two-day closure of schools starting the following day due to adverse weather conditions and deteriorating air quality. The closure was ordered by Johor's Deputy Menteri Besar, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, as a step to protect the safety and health of students.