{
  "id": 13679871,
  "title": "Schools to reopen in 4 states, Putrajaya and parts of KL",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/schools-to-reopen-in-4-states-putrajaya-and-parts-of-kl-13679871",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T08:12:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/11/schools-to-reopen-in-4-states-putrajaya-and-parts-of-kl"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Schools across four states in Malaysia, including Pahang, Perak, Negeri Sembilan, and Melaka, will resume regular classes tomorrow. This follows an improvement in air quality in several areas. However, Kuala Lumpur's Bangsar and Pudu districts will remain closed, with home-based learning continuing due to persistent unhealthy air quality. The education departments of each state announced this decision independently, urging schools to keep monitoring air quality and take necessary precautions for the safety of pupils and staff.\n\nCurrently, 14 areas in Peninsular Malaysia are reporting unhealthy air quality index (API) readings, 48 are at moderate levels, and 5 are categorized as having good air quality. Johor has the highest API reading at 178, with Larkin topping the list. Other districts in Johor with unhealthy readings include Pasir Gudang at 177, Kota Tinggi at 164, Segamat at 159, Kluang at 158, Pengerang at 158, Tangkak at 158, and Batu Pahat at 153. In Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu recorded an API of 161, and Paka recorded 153. Other locations with unhealthy air quality include Cheras in Kuala Lumpur at 139 and Rompin in Pahang at 137. API readings ranging from 0 to 50 are considered good, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and 301 and above hazardous.",
  "summary": "Only 14 areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded unhealthy API readings as of 3pm, with Johor accounting for most of them.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Schools to reopen in 4 states, Putrajaya and parts of KL",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/schools-to-reopen-in-4-states-putrajaya-and-parts-of-kl",
        "published": "2026-10-11T08:12:00.000Z"
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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."
}