{
  "id": 13970376,
  "title": "Jerebu: Johor tubuh pasukan khas, sedia SOP sebelum sekolah buka semula",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/jerebu-johor-tubuh-pasukan-khas-sedia-sop-sebelum-sekolah-buka-semula",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T13:15:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/12/jerebu-johor-tubuh-pasukan-khas-sedia-sop-sebelum-sekolah-buka-semula"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Johor's special task force for the Johor Education Department (JPNJ) has been established to monitor the spread of pollution and to provide appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) before the reopening of schools after a recent poor air quality event. This decision was made at a meeting today, which included various parties and agencies, including the National Security Council (MKN). The meeting emphasized the importance of early communication regarding any decisions on school closures or reopenings, allowing sufficient time for parents, guardians, teachers, and school officials to prepare. Naqib Ghazali, the Education and Communications Minister, highlighted the focus on comprehensive action plans, school operations, student safety, and support for parents and all educational staff in the state. He also mentioned the formation of the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) to regularly monitor and assess the pollution situation. The committee will provide official information and updates to the public, ensuring clear, accurate, and consistent communication. While acknowledging parents' concerns about their children's health and the challenges faced by teachers and school officials in managing the learning process during the pollution event, Naqib stressed that each decision would consider air quality readings, environmental conditions, health risks, student safety, and the preparedness of all parties involved. The Johor government vowed to continue working closely with all involved agencies to ensure that each action is carried out consistently, appropriately, and based on ongoing assessments to guarantee a safe learning environment.",
  "summary": "Mesyuarat penyelarasan pengurusan jerebu Johor turut setuju aktifkan JPBN untuk perkukuh penyelarasan antara agensi, kata exco.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Jerebu: Johor tubuh pasukan khas, sedia SOP sebelum sekolah buka semula",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/jerebu-johor-tubuh-pasukan-khas-sedia-sop-sebelum-sekolah-buka-semula-13971112",
        "published": "2026-10-12T13:15:47.000Z"
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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."
}