Schools in Muar close temporarily

State education director Mohd Nor A. Ghani has directed for all 200 schools in the Muar district to be temporarily close from the afternoon session the after the air pollutant index (API) reading had touched 337 (as at 7am).

A directive had been issued for schools to close if the reading surpassed 300.

@501Awani @NoorAzam semua sekolah daerah muar diarahkn bercuti sehingga esok 21/06/13.....oleh Jabm Pendidikn Johor pic.twitter.com/JP76Lyib3s
— boboy manja (@boboymanja) June 20, 2013

Classes for the the morning session resumed as he didn’t want any students to be left unattended and leaving school without their parents. However, no outdoor activities were held.

@501Awani @NoorAzam setakat hari ini kerajaan negeri mengarhkn semua aktiviti luar sekolah dihentikan buat sementara pic.twitter.com/eQ9Du3ybpZ
— boboy manja (@boboymanja) June 20, 2013

According to the Deparment of Environment website, other areas which have recorded high API readings at 11am include Kota Tinggi (232), Pasir Gudang (199) and Larkin Lama (181).