{
  "id": 12862321,
  "title": "Sekolah, institusi pendidikan di kawasan IPU lebih 180 tutup esok",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/sekolah-institusi-pendidikan-di-kawasan-ipu-lebih-180-tutup-esok",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T11:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/08/sekolah-institusi-pendidikan-di-kawasan-ipu-lebih-180-tutup-esok"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pentadbiran Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) has announced that over 180 educational institutions within its jurisdiction in areas with an air pollution index (IPU) reading above 180 will be closed starting tomorrow. Education Director Azam Ahmad stated that the decision stems from Sultan Ibrahim's directive to prioritize the safety and health of students and school personnel due to deteriorating air quality. For institutions with IPU readings exceeding 150 for three consecutive days, closures will commence next Monday. Schools and KPM-affiliated educational institutions in affected areas are urged to adopt home-based learning (PdPR) as recommended. Sultan Ibrahim emphasized the need to prioritize the safety and health of students amid the prolonged air pollution. Azam further explained that schools must ensure the continuity of the teaching-learning process using appropriate methods, considering students' capabilities, access, and needs, as well as teachers' preparedness. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek's perspective allows teachers and implementation team members to work from home during the closure period. The Department of Education in each state (JPN), District Education Office (PPD), and KPM-affiliated institutions must continuously monitor and take appropriate action when IPU readings exceed predetermined levels. KPM will continue monitoring developments and seek advice from the Ministry of Health and related agencies to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of students and educational personnel.",
  "summary": "Keputusan itu susulan titah Yang di-Pertuan Agong supaya keselamatan dan kesihatan murid serta warga pendidikan diberi keutamaan berikutan jerebu.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Sekolah, institusi pendidikan di kawasan IPU lebih 180 tutup esok",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/sekolah-institusi-pendidikan-di-kawasan-ipu-lebih-180-tutup-esok-12868293",
        "published": "2026-10-08T11:52:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}