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Johor schools to reopen October 26 as haze conditions ease
All schools in Malaysia's Johor state will resume classes on October 26 following an improvement in air quality from haze conditions. The Johor Education Department will implement health and safety protocols as students return to campuses.
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Johor state authorities have confirmed that all schools will reopen on October 26 after a temporary closure due to haze affecting the region. The decision follows an uptick in air quality readings, allowing educational institutions to resume normal operations.
The Johor Education Department will coordinate the rollout of health and safety standard operating procedures across all schools to ensure a safe return for students and staff. These measures are designed to protect the school community as conditions continue to stabilise.
The reopening marks an end to disruptions caused by transboundary haze, which periodically affects parts of Malaysia and neighbouring Singapore and Indonesia during certain seasons. Schools across the region typically monitor air quality indices to determine when it is safe to resume in-person classes.
Education officials have advised parents and guardians that all health protocols will remain in place during the transition back to regular school activities. The department will continue to monitor atmospheric conditions and adjust operations if necessary.