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Johor Bahru schools to close until Oct 16 as haze worsens
Schools and educational institutions in Johor Bahru, in Malaysia’s Johor state, will stay closed from Oct 12 to 16 because of haze.
The state had earlier announced a two-day closure on Oct 8 and 9, but extended it because air quality remains unhealthy and exposure could harm health.
Air Pollutant Index readings are between 170 and 180, and officials say fine particles could affect breathing, especially for children and other vulnerable people.
Winds from Kalimantan are forecast to carry pollution towards Johor between Oct 13 and 15, while slow winds could keep pollutants in the air.
Exams and other academic assessments due during the closure will be postponed and rescheduled, and home-based learning will continue where appropriate.
The state will keep monitoring air quality and issue further announcements through official channels.
All schools and educational institutions in Johor Bahru will remain closed from Oct 12 to 16 because of worsening haze.
Johor education and information committee chairman Muhammad Naqib Md Ghazali said the extension was based on weather conditions, air pollution and potential health risks.
Air Pollutant Index readings remained between 170 and 180, indicating unhealthy air quality.
Academic assessments and examinations scheduled during the closure will be postponed and rescheduled.
Home-based teaching and learning will continue where appropriate.
- Who
- All schools and educational institutions in Johor Bahru; the closure was announced by state education and information committee chairman Muhammad Naqib Md Ghazali.
- What
- Schools and educational institutions will remain closed, and scheduled assessments and examinations will be postponed and rescheduled.
- When
- Oct 12 to 16, 2026.
- Where
- Johor Bahru, Johor.
- Why
- The haze has left air quality unhealthy, with potential health risks. Forecast winds could carry pollution from Kalimantan into Johor.
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The state government believes that early preventive measures must be prioritised to reduce the risk of prolonged exposure to polluted air.
Home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) will continue where appropriate to ensure that students’ learning is not disrupted.
The state government announced a two-day school closure.
Muhammad Naqib Md Ghazali said the closure would be extended, citing weather, pollution levels and potential health risks.
Schools and educational institutions in Johor Bahru are due to remain closed.
Forecast winds from Kalimantan could carry transboundary air pollution into Johor.
- Closure period
- Oct 12 to 16
- Location
- Johor Bahru, Johor
- Air Pollutant Index
- 170 to 180
- Earlier closure
- Oct 8 and 9
- Forecast wind movement
- From Kalimantan between Oct 13 and 15
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