Johor Schools Reman Closed as Haze Persists in Malaysia
Authorities in the Malaysian state of Johor have ordered schools to remain shut for five more days, with air quality monitoring in Pasir Gudang showing readings at the highest level in the country.
Schools and educational institutions in Johor will remain closed for five more days starting Monday, October 19, due to hazardous haze conditions. The extension follows a review by the state's Haze Management Coordination Committee, and authorities stated the decision would remain subject to developments in air quality, weather forecasts, and health assessments.
Pasir Gudang in Johor recorded the country’s highest Air Pollutant Index reading of 190 as of 8am Sunday. Under the national scale, a reading between 101 and 200 is classified as unhealthy, while readings above 200 are considered very unhealthy, placing this area in the upper range of the unhealthy category.
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Schools in Johor will remain closed for five more days starting Monday, October 19, due to hazardous haze conditions.
confirmedThe extension of school closures in Johor will remain subject to developments in air quality, weather forecasts, and ongoing health assessments.
confirmedPasir Gudang in Johor recorded the country's highest Air Pollutant Index reading of 190 as of 8am Sunday.
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