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Johor schools closed as haze crisis worsens air quality
Educational institutions across Johor will remain shut on October 8 and 9 as transboundary haze deteriorates regional air quality. Health authorities have urged parents to keep children indoors and ensure adequate hydration during the period.
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All schools throughout Johor state will close for two consecutive days as air pollution reaches levels deemed unsafe for students and staff. The closure decision reflects growing concern over haze conditions affecting the region, with air quality indices reaching hazardous thresholds.
Parents have been instructed to limit children's outdoor activities and maintain proper hydration during the closure period. Educational authorities emphasised the importance of keeping young people indoors to minimise exposure to poor air quality.
The temporary school shutdown forms part of broader measures being implemented across the state to protect public health. Regional meteorological agencies have attributed the haze to transboundary pollution patterns affecting South and Southeast Asia.
State health officials are monitoring air quality developments closely and may implement additional precautionary measures if conditions continue to deteriorate. The closure affects both government and private educational institutions throughout Johor.