{
  "id": 12890832,
  "title": "Jerebu: Semua institusi pendidikan bawah KPM di Selangor tutup esok",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/jerebu-semua-institusi-pendidikan-bawah-kpm-di-selangor-tutup-esok",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T14:21:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/08/jerebu-semua-institusi-pendidikan-bawah-kpm-di-selangor-tutup-esok"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pahang Education Minister's advisory has prompted all state educational institutions in Selangor to close starting tomorrow, according to news reported by Bernama. The Selangor Education Department has confirmed this closure, aligning with the Malaysian Ministry of Education's (KPM) statement today that all KPM institutions in the region, where air pollution index (API) readings exceed 180, will close starting tomorrow. These institutions will remain shut until further notice from the Selangor Education Department.\n\nSchools are required to conduct home-based learning (PdPR) to ensure the continuation of students' education, stated Wan Nor Ashikin Abu Kassim, the Director of Education for Selangor. Teachers and management staff are expected to work from home (BDR) during this period, following directives and needs as the situation unfolds. Earlier, the King of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim, advised schools in the affected areas to close due to prolonged API readings between 150 and 180. He emphasized the importance of student and pupil safety and health during these challenging times.\n\nSubsequently, the Director of Education, Azam Ahmad, announced the closure of all KPM institutions in the areas with API readings exceeding 180. Schools in regions with API readings above 150 for three consecutive days will also close starting Monday. School authorities must ensure the continuity of educational processes using appropriate methods, considering students' abilities, accessibility, and needs, along with teachers' preparedness.",
  "summary": "Sekolah hendaklah melaksanakan PdPR bagi memastikan kelangsungan pembelajaran murid, kata Jabatan Pendidikan Selangor.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Semua sekolah di Johor tutup 2 hari mulai esok",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/semua-sekolah-di-johor-tutup-2-hari-mulai-esok",
        "published": "2026-10-07T13:28:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}