{
  "id": 1616044,
  "title": "Get ready, students: 2026 SPM schedule to be announced today",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/get-ready-students-2026-spm-schedule-to-be-announced-today",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T02:53:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/18/get-ready-students-2026-spm-schedule-to-be-announced-today/231754"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KOTA BHARU, Aug 18 — The Ministry of Education is set to unveil the 2026 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination timetable today, following its approval by Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. Datuk Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad, the Education director-general, announced that the proposed revision to the schedule, which addresses concerns over the final examination period, will be presented to Fadhlina for consideration. The preparation of the new schedule took into account various perspectives, including the Northeast Monsoon, the haze incident, and school holidays to prevent any adverse impact on the State Education Department, District Education Office, and schools. Azam emphasized the importance of thoroughly studying all changes to ensure they cater to the needs of candidates, parents, and the state and school level. The announcement comes amid growing social media discussions over the delayed release of the 2026 SPM schedule.",
  "summary": "KOTA BHARU, Aug 18 —The 2026 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination schedule is expected to be announced this...",
  "key_points": [
    "Ministry of Education to announce 2026 SPM schedule today",
    "Proposed revision addresses concerns over final examination period",
    "Changes considered Northeast Monsoon, haze incident, school holidays"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The impending release of the 2026 SPM schedule indicates the Education Ministry is taking steps to address concerns and minimize disruptions for students, parents, and schools.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Education DG: SPM schedule to be announced today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/education-dg-spm-schedule-to-be-announced-today",
        "published": "2026-08-18T02:48:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Get ready, students: 2026 SPM schedule to be announced today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/get-ready-students-2026-spm-schedule-to-be-announced-today-1617121",
        "published": "2026-08-18T02:53:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}