{
  "id": 16307809,
  "title": "Johor schools to reopen on Monday as haze improves",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/johor-schools-to-reopen-on-monday-as-haze-improves",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T09:22:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1562606/johor-schools-reopen-monday-haze-improves"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "JOHOR BARU: All schools in the state will resume operations on Monday following a decline in the haze situation, according to Dr Muhammad Naqib Md Ghazali, chairman of the Johor State Education and Information Committee. This decision came from a meeting of the Johor State Disaster Management Committee, following assessments by various agencies. The improvement in the haze is attributed to changing wind directions, increasing humidity levels, and forecasted rain, according to the committee. Health risk evaluations conducted by the Johor Health Department have also been considered to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and school staff. The reopening is crucial to enable students to take their year-end exams and prepare for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) test, stated Ghazali in a recent press release. The Johor Education Department will ensure adherence to safety and health standard operating procedures, which include wearing face masks and closely monitoring school activities based on the current Air Pollutant Index (API) readings and existing guidelines. Dr Ghazali affirmed that the state government and relevant agencies will continue to monitor the situation, and any additional measures will be communicated through official channels. The government remains dedicated to safeguarding the health and well-being of school communities while avoiding any disruption to students' education.",
  "summary": "JOHOR BARU: All schools in Johor will reopen on Monday following an improvement in the haze situation, with Air Pollutant Index (API) readings declining across the state over the past five days.",
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        "published": "2026-10-24T00:40:00.000Z"
      },
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        "title": "General : Haze:Â unhealthy Air Quality In 21 Areas At 9 Am, Seremban, Larkin Highest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/general-haze-a-unhealthy-air-quality-in-21-areas-at-9-am-seremban",
        "published": "2026-10-24T00:57:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Haze creeps back: Seremban and Johor’s Larkin log highest API readings at 169",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/haze-creeps-back-seremban-and-johors-larkin-log-highest-api-readings",
        "published": "2026-10-24T02:15:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Schools in Johor to reopen on Monday as API readings improve",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/schools-in-johor-to-reopen-on-monday-as-api-readings-improve",
        "published": "2026-10-24T08:25:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}