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Johor education dept clarifies daily closure updates routine amid haze measures
The Johor State Education Department has moved to clarify that its daily notifications regarding school closures are standard administrative updates and do not contradict state-level haze response directives. The department issued the statement to address concerns about potential overlapping or conflicting guidance.
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JOHOR BAHRU — The Johor State Education Department (JPNJ) has clarified that its practice of issuing daily notifications on school closure extensions constitutes routine administrative procedure rather than conflicting guidance with state haze management orders.
The department said the daily updates serve to keep parents, educators, and stakeholders informed of any changes to school operations based on air quality conditions and related factors. These notifications are part of established protocols for communicating decisions affecting the education sector.
The clarification follows questions about potential confusion arising from simultaneous directives during periods when air quality concerns prompt preventative measures across the state. Officials emphasised that all notifications remain coordinated with broader state-level haze response frameworks.
Schools across Johor have previously implemented temporary closures during episodes of elevated air pollution levels. The education department's daily updates ensure timely communication of any decisions affecting educational activities, allowing families and institutions adequate notice to adjust arrangements accordingly.
The department reiterated its commitment to balancing student safety with maintaining educational continuity, stating that all closure-related announcements will continue following established health and environmental guidelines.