{
  "id": 12868293,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T11:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "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": "Starting tomorrow, more than 180 educational institutions under the Ministry of Education (KPM) in the IPU air pollution index (IPU) recording area will be closed, announced the Education Director, Azam Ahmad. The decision follows the Sultan Ibrahim's directive for the safety and health of students and school staff due to deteriorating conditions. Educational institutions in areas with IPU readings exceeding 150 for three consecutive days will also close starting the following Monday.\n\nSchools and KPM institutions affected are advised to conduct home-based learning (PdPR), according to the statement. Earlier, Sultan Ibrahim advised closing schools in affected areas when the IPU index ranges between 150 and 180, prioritizing student and pupil safety and health in times of crisis. Azam added that schools must ensure the continuity of teaching and learning methods while considering students' abilities, access, and needs, and teachers' preparedness.\n\nAccording to Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek's considerations, teachers and members of the execution team (AKP) can also work from home throughout the closure period. She added that the National Education Department (JPN), District Education Offices (PPD), and KPM institutions must continuously monitor and take appropriate action when the IPU index exceeds set levels. KPM will continue to monitor developments and consult with the Ministry of Health (KKM) and relevant agencies to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of students and educational staff.",
  "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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        "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",
        "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."
}