Queen calls for long-term measures to protect students from haze

Johor Bahru, Oct 20 — Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah has called for her Majesty's government, businesses, and local residents to take proactive steps to tackle the physical and emotional toll of haze on students and families. She stressed the necessity of a coordinated strategy, focusing on long-term solutions rather than temporary interventions only during haze crises.

"Collaborative efforts, especially from the government and private sector, are required to devise proactive steps to address the physical and emotional impacts of haze on students and families," Her Majesty emphasized. "The involvement of local communities is also crucial to bolster the effectiveness of remote learning (PdPR)." The royal message was posted on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar's official Facebook page, following a meeting with the Johor government, parents, educators, and others at the Johor Bahru City Council (MBJB) Tower.

Her Majesty's concern for the younger generation's well-being and education was evident, as was her appreciation for contributions from Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah, Jeffrey Cheah Foundation, Tan Sri Patrick Yeoh, YTL Communications, and other partners. The audience also included State Secretary Datuk Mohammed Ridha Abd Kadir, State Education and Information Committee chairman Dr Muhammad Naqib Md Ghazali, and representatives from state and federal departments, teachers, parents, and local communities.