Johor MB: Situation in Pasir Gudang under control, no need to close schools

MUAR: The situation in Pasir Gudang is under control and there is no immediate need to shut down schools in the district, says Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal.

Dr Sahruddin said there has not been any new case reported since Thursday (Aug 29), and students who fell sick on Wednesday (Aug 28) have since recovered.

"Whether or not schools need to be shut down depends on the decision by the state education department.

"If there is a need to shut down, we will shut down, but at the moment, we do not have to take such action, as the situation is under control," he said.

He added that the state education department would also take precautionary measures to handle the situation if it happens again.

On Wednesday, some 33 students from SK Taman Pasir Putih experienced breathing difficulties after inhaling a foul stench at the school.

This is the third time students from the school have gone through the same ordeal, as the school was also among those affected during the Pasir Gudang pollution incident in March and June this year.