{
  "id": 13382597,
  "title": "Kedah schools to operate as usual tomorrow despite haze",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/kedah-schools-to-operate-as-usual-tomorrow-despite-haze",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T10:16:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1552447/kedah-schools-operate-usual-tomorrow-despite-haze"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kedah schools will continue with their regular schedule tomorrow, despite haze, as their Air Pollutant Index (API) readings remain below 100, according to the Kedah State Education Department. The department's statement revealed that this situation is contingent on further instructions from the Education Ministry and other relevant bodies. The Kedah JPN commends His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, for emphasizing the importance of protecting the welfare of students and staff amid the haze affecting several regions nationwide. While API readings below 100 permit normal school operations, administrators and institutions are urged to stay vigilant, constantly monitor API readings via official Department of Environment sources, and implement necessary precautions to ensure student and staff safety. Additionally, schools must remain vigilant towards students and staff experiencing health issues, particularly those with heightened sensitivity to air quality, and take appropriate action should any health concerns arise. The Kedah JPN will persist in monitoring the haze situation and collaborate closely with all District Education Offices and educational institutions, adjusting their approach based on the latest API readings and directives from the authorities.",
  "summary": "ALOR SETAR: All educational institutions in Kedah will operate as usual tomorrow as the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at all monitoring areas in the state were recorded below 100 as of 2pm today.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Air quality acceptable for now, Kedah schools to open as usual tomorrow",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/air-quality-acceptable-for-now-kedah-schools-to-open-as-usual-tomorrow",
        "published": "2026-10-10T10:03:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}