JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 10 – A total of 27 students from Sekolah Kebangsaan Kampung Maju Jaya here experienced dizziness and vomiting on Monday, believed to be caused by odour pollution in Kampung Maju Jaya and Kampung Tawakal.
Tebrau Member of Parliament Jimmy Puah Wee Tse said the affected pupils received initial treatment at the school from healthcare personnel. Only one student was referred to Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) for further treatment.
Following the incident, the school was ordered to close at around 1 pm by Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
“I was personally informed by the Minister of Education over the phone after I raised the issue with her,” he said.
Puah urged the authorities to investigate and take stern action, emphasising that such incidents endanger lives and should not be taken lightly.
Meanwhile, State Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin said the school operates in two sessions, with a total of 1,024 students, 64 teachers and six staff members.
Aznan confirmed that the school was closed for the day (Sept 9), and the authorities will decide later on the duration of the closure.
