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Johor schools to resume classes in phases amid haze crisis
Education authorities in Johor are implementing a phased reopening of schools following air quality disruptions caused by haze, with examination candidates returning first. The gradual resumption is aimed at ensuring student safety while maintaining academic momentum.
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Schools across Johor will resume operations in staggered phases starting Monday and Tuesday, prioritising students sitting for examinations, the state education department announced. The phased approach reflects ongoing concerns about air quality in the region, which had prompted widespread school closures. The reopening strategy distinguishes between different student cohorts, with examination candidates taking precedence in the initial phase. Authorities are monitoring air quality readings to guide subsequent phases of the return to normal operations. Parents and educators are advised to remain alert to further updates as conditions evolve, with the department expected to announce timelines for additional student groups to return to classrooms in the coming days.