Johor extends school closures until Oct 16 as haze worsens

The Johor government has extended school closures from October 12 to 16 due to the worsening haze.

The decision is influenced by projected wind movements from Kalimantan and rising air pollution levels in the state.

Schools with scheduled assessments will postpone activities, and home-based learning will continue where feasible.

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 11 — The Johor government has decided to extend the closure of all schools and educational institutions in the state for five days, from October 12 to 16, due to the haze.

State Education and Information Committee chairman Dr Muhammad Naqib Md Ghazali said the decision was made upon the decree of the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, following the worsening air quality.

Muhammad Naqib said the decision also took into account several key factors based on an assessment of the current situation, including projected wind movements from Kalimantan, Indonesia, between October 13 and 15, which could bring transboundary air pollution and affect air quality in the state.

“In addition, the concentration of air pollutants and static atmospheric conditions could cause the haze to persist for a longer period, while Air Pollutant Index (API) readings have been reported at between 170 and 180,” he said in a statement yesterday.

He said risk assessments and health statistics regarding the impact of air pollution had also been reviewed, specifically focusing on the risk of respiratory problems among children, students and educators, who are more vulnerable to the effects of haze.

He said that for schools scheduled to conduct academic assessments or evaluations during this period, all related activities would be postponed and rescheduled in accordance with the directives of the Johor State Education Department (JPNJ) and the relevant authorities.

“At the same time, Home-based Teaching and Learning (PdPR) will continue where appropriate to ensure the continuity of the pupils’ learning process,” he added. — Bernama

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由于雾霾加剧，柔佛州政府将学校停课时间从10月12日延长至16日。

该决定受到来自加里曼丹的预计风向和该州日益严重的空气污染水平的影响。

已安排评估的学校将推迟相关活动，并尽可能继续进行居家学习。

新山，10月11日讯——由于雾霾天气，柔佛州政府决定将该州所有学校和教育机构的关闭时间延长五天，从10月12日至16日。

柔佛州教育及新闻委员会主席穆罕默德·纳基布·穆罕默德·加扎利博士表示，鉴于空气质量恶化，该决定是根据柔佛摄政王东姑马哥打·伊斯迈的法令做出的。

穆罕默德·纳基布表示，该决定还考虑了基于对当前情况评估的几个关键因素，包括预计 10 月 13 日至 15 日期间来自印度尼西亚加里曼丹的风向，这可能会带来跨境空气污染并影响该州的空气质量。

“此外，空气污染物浓度和静止的大气条件可能导致雾霾持续更长时间，而空气污染指数（API）读数据报道在 170 到 180 之间，”他昨天在一份声明中说。

他表示，有关空气污染影响的风险评估和健康统计数据也已进行审查，尤其关注儿童、学生和教育工作者呼吸系统疾病的风险，因为他们更容易受到雾霾的影响。

他表示，对于计划在此期间进行学业评估或评价的学校，所有相关活动都将根据柔佛州教育局 (JPNJ) 和相关部门的指示推迟和重新安排。

“与此同时，居家教学（PdPR）将在适当情况下继续进行，以确保学生学习过程的连续性，”他补充道。——马新社

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