{
  "id": 16466602,
  "title": "Johor schools to reopen in stages, 27 in Serian to close tomorrow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/johor-schools-to-reopen-in-stages-27-in-serian-to-close-tomorrow-16466602",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T09:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/25/johor-schools-to-reopen-in-stages-27-in-serian-to-close-tomorrow"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Schools in the state of Johor, Malaysia, will gradually resume operations after being closed due to hazardous air quality caused by haze, with 27 schools in the Tebedu district of Serian set to close tomorrow, according to a statement from Dr Naqib Ghazali, chairman of the Johor education and information committee.\n\nThe decision to reopen schools in stages was made based on a decree by the regent, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, and provides time for school administrators and teachers to prepare for important examinations, including the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Ujian Akhir Sesi Akademik (UASA).\n\nOn Tuesday, examination candidates will be the first to return to their classrooms, followed by the resumption of full operations on Wednesday. The air pollutant index (API) readings in Serian reached 194 as of 5pm on the day of the closure, categorising the air quality as unhealthy. Other areas in Sarawak also experienced unhealthy air quality, with readings ranging from 141 to 182.\n\nIn comparison, other parts of Malaysia, such as Paka in Terengganu and Pasir Gudang in Johor, had moderate air quality readings of 156 and 153, respectively. Nationwide, 52 locations recorded moderate air quality, while nine had good air quality.",
  "summary": "Johor exco member says exam candidates will first return on Monday and Tuesday, followed by all students on Wednesday.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Haze: Johor schools to reopen in phases, exam candidates first",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/haze-johor-schools-to-reopen-in-phases-exam-candidates-first",
        "published": "2026-10-25T09:30:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Haze: Johor schools to reopen in phases, starting with exam candidates",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/haze-johor-schools-to-reopen-in-phases-starting-with-exam-candidates",
        "published": "2026-10-25T10:19:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}