{
  "id": 1658257,
  "title": "SPM 2026 written exams set November 23 to December 17, oral and practical earlier",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/spm-2026-written-exams-set-november-23-to-december-17-oral-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T06:37:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/18/spm-2026-written-exams-set-november-23-to-december-17-oral-and-practical-earlier/231785"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Putrajaya, Aug 18 — According to the Ministry of Education (MOE), the 2026 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) written examinations will be conducted from November 23 to December 17. The ministry announced that the Bahasa Melayu Oral Test, English Language Oral Test, Science Practical Test, Bahasa Melayu Listening Test, and English Language Listening Test will take place during specific dates. The written exams are set to be administered at 3,334 examination centres throughout the country. The MOE aims to ensure a smooth and orderly conduct of the examination.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 — The 2026 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) written examination will be held from November 23 to D...",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "SPM 2026 written exams set November 23 to December 17, oral and practical earlier",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/spm-2026-written-exams-set-november-23-to-december-17-oral-and-1659563",
        "published": "2026-08-18T06:37:49.000Z"
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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."
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