{
  "id": 14177402,
  "title": "STAM and MUET examinations in Pahang to continue as planned despite haze",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/stam-and-muet-examinations-in-pahang-to-continue-as-planned-despite",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T10:28:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/13/stam-and-muet-examinations-in-pahang-to-continue-as-planned-despite-haze/238967"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — The Malaysian Ministry of Education revealed that the STAM and MUET exams in Pahang will proceed as planned despite the ongoing haze. Pahang’s State Education Department (JPN) issued a statement highlighting that the exams will be carried out in line with the current SOPs and safety protocols. The department urged students participating in ongoing assessments to don face masks as a protective measure. Candidates and exam staff were directed to consult their respective schools, examination venues, and the department’s official platforms for any further updates. All schools within Pahang JPN in Rompin, Pekan, and Kuantan will remain shut tomorrow owing to the haze impacting these areas. The department clarified that any amendments to the operational status of these schools and their subsequent reopening would be announced via their official platforms and District Education Offices, contingent upon the current circumstances and health considerations. Pahang JPN will continue to keep a close eye on the situation alongside the three district education offices and pertinent agencies, with the aim of ensuring the well-being of students and educational staff.",
  "summary": "KUANTAN, Oct 13 — The Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) and Malaysian University English Test (MUET) examinations...",
  "key_points": [
    "STAM and MUET exams in Pahang continue as planned.",
    "Pahang JPN urges face masks for student protection.",
    "Schools in Rompin, Pekan, and Kuantan remain closed due to haze."
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Haze: STAM, STPM Examinations In Pahang To Proceed As Scheduled",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/general-haze-stam-stpm-examinations-in-pahang-to-proceed-as-scheduled",
        "published": "2026-10-13T08:01:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "STAM and MUET examinations in Pahang to continue as planned despite haze",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/stam-and-muet-examinations-in-pahang-to-continue-as-planned-despite-14179580",
        "published": "2026-10-13T10:28:28.000Z"
      }
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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."
}