Johor extends school closures until Oct 16 as haze worsens

The Johor government has extended the closure of all schools and educational institutions in the state until October 16 due to worsening air quality caused by haze. The decision, made by the state Education and Information Committee chairman Dr Muhammad Naqib Md Ghazali, took into account the projected wind movements from Kalimantan, Indonesia, which could bring transboundary air pollution, as well as the projected API readings of 170 to 180.

The prolonged period of haze and the risk of respiratory problems among children, students, and educators have been considered in the assessment. Schools scheduled to conduct academic assessments or evaluations during this period have been instructed to postpone and reschedule their activities in accordance with the directives of the Johor State Education Department (JPNJ) and relevant authorities.

Home-based Teaching and Learning (PdPR) will continue where appropriate to ensure the continuity of the pupils' learning process.

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