Johor schools closed on October 12 as haze persists: why dates are reviewed daily
Johor’s education department has confirmed school closures for Monday and says it will issue daily notices on any extension. The state had earlier proposed a five-day closure. Families need the latest school message and local air-quality readings. Schools in Malaysia’s Johor state will remain closed on October 12 because of haze, the state education department said on October 11.
Schools in Malaysia’s Johor state will remain closed on October 12 because of haze, the state education department said on October 11. It also promised daily notices about what happens next. That distinction matters: the state government had earlier announced a closure through October 16, while operational instructions to schools are now being updated day by day.
Why the decisions vary
Malaysia’s education ministry has set Air Pollutant Index thresholds: institutions close when readings exceed 180, or when they remain above 150 for three consecutive days, with that second rule taking effect from October 12. Readings vary by district and can change quickly. A decision about one school should not be applied automatically to a neighbouring state.
For comparison, Negeri Sembilan’s education department said on October 11 that its institutions would operate normally on October 12 after reviewing local readings. That is not necessarily a contradiction; conditions and official decisions differ by area.
What families should do
Parents should check notices from their own school and education department rather than rely only on an older statewide announcement. Those channels should also explain home-based learning arrangements. If a child feels unwell or local air quality worsens, families should follow local health guidance even where schools remain open.
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