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 scheduled timetable.

State Education and Information Committee chairman Dr Muhammad Naqib Md Ghazali said the decision was made following the decree of the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, who places great importance on the safety, health and well-being of the people of Johor.

He said the arrangement would also give school administrators and teachers time to prepare for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Ujian Akhir Sesi Akademik (UASA) examinations.

“The second phase will begin on Wednesday, when all schools throughout Johor are scheduled to resume full operations as usual, subject to developments in air quality,” he said in a statement today.