111 schools in Pasir Gudang will remain closed, says Maszlee

111 schools in Pasir Gudang will remain closed, says Maszlee

The education minister says no date has been set to reopen the schools.

A young victim receiving treatment at the Medic Base operating at the Pasir Gudang stadium in Johor today. (Bernama pic)
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The education ministry today confirmed that 111 schools in Pasir Gudang were still closed due to the toxic pollution from the dumping of chemicals into the Kim Kim River.

Minister Maszlee Malik said the schools concerned would be reopened at a later date.

“We will look at the situation first. We haven’t set a date to reopen the schools,’’ he told reporters after officiating the Private Education Open Day at Mahsa University here today.

On Wednesday, the ministry directed 111 schools in Pasir Gudang closed following the toxic pollution.

Meanwhile, Maszlee urged all Malaysian students in Christchurch, New Zealand, and nearby cities to exercise caution following the random shooting incidents at two mosques in Christchurch, yesterday.

‘’So far, none of our students are affected. All the 303 Malaysian students in Christchurch are safe.

“We hope our students will take precautionary measures. We pray for the best for our students and Malaysians there,’’ he said.

The foreign affairs ministry, in a statement yesterday, reported that two Malaysians were injured in the attack on two mosques in Christchurch and were currently undergoing treatment.

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