{
  "id": 14447522,
  "title": "Haze: Education Ministry coordinating school operating procedures under new action plan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/haze-education-ministry-coordinating-school-operating-procedures",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T12:22:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/14/haze-education-ministry-coordinating-school-operating-procedures-under-new-action-plan/239137"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUTRAJAYA, Oct 14 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) is implementing a new action plan to coordinate school operating procedures amidst the haze crisis. The plan, known as the National Haze Action Plan (PTJK), aims to make decisions regarding school closures more systematic by taking into account Air Pollutant Index (API) readings and health advice. Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek announced that outdoor activities will be postponed when the API reading exceeds 100, and schools will close when the reading surpasses 200, as per the PTJK. She emphasized the importance of understanding that API readings can change rapidly, as closing schools several days in advance could result in children losing learning time once the air quality improves. Fadhlina expressed appreciation for the National Disaster Management Agency's (NADMA) emphasis on following the PTJK during haze management discussions with relevant agencies. She acknowledged the concerns of parents who have to wait for daily decisions on school operations while facing the haze, especially those with children who have health issues or are more sensitive to air pollution. As such, parents can keep their children at home if they are worried about their health and safety during the haze, provided they inform the school authorities. Fadhlina stressed that the safety and health of children remain the top priority, but every school day also holds significance for their development and learning. She hopes that this coordination will provide greater certainty for parents, alleviate their difficulties, and ensure that decisions on school operations balance both children's well-being and educational continuity.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA, Oct 14 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has begun coordinating school operating procedures based...",
  "key_points": [
    "Ministry of Education implementing National Haze Action Plan (PTJK) for school coordination.",
    "Outdoor activities postponed when API exceeds 100, schools close at 200.",
    "Parents can keep children home if concerned about health during haze."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Haze: Education Ministry coordinating school operating procedures under new action plan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/haze-education-ministry-coordinating-school-operating-procedures-14449789",
        "published": "2026-10-14T12:22:48.000Z"
      }
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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."
}