Malaysia's Johor Reopens Schools as Haze Eases

Malaysia's Johor reopens schools as haze eases

The closures were a consequence of a regional haze crisis that blanketed parts of Southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia and Singapore, sending respiratory complaints soaring and fuelling diplomatic tensions. In Malaysia's southernmost Johor state, face-to-face classes resumed in stages Monday after a 10-day suspension affecting more than 1,000 schools and about 600,000 students. Johor education and information committee chairman Muhammad Naqib M…

Haze: Johor schools to reopen in phases, starting with exam candidates

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 25 — Schools in Johor will reopen in phases, with the first phase on Monday (tomorrow) and Tuesday limited to students sitting for examinations according to the...

Johor schools to reopen in stages, 27 in Serian to close tomorrow

Johor exco member says exam candidates will first return on Monday and Tuesday, followed by all students on Wednesday.