{
  "id": 3503797,
  "title": "Haze: Schools must suspend outdoor activities when API exceeds 100, says Education Ministry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/haze-schools-must-suspend-outdoor-activities-when-api-exceeds-100-3503797",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T11:47:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/26/haze-schools-must-suspend-outdoor-activities-when-api-exceeds-100-says-education-ministry/232775"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 — The Education Ministry (MoE) has ordered all schools under its jurisdiction to suspend outdoor activities, gatherings and sports in areas where the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading exceeds 100, as hot weather and haze persist. Education director-general Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad announced the directive to state education departments (JPN) and district education offices (PPD) to ensure the welfare and safety of students. He reminded institutions to follow MoE Circular No. 5/2016 on preparations for hot and dry weather and MoE Circular No. 1/2019 for critical haze situations. Sports events at MSSM and BPI levels may be relocated or moved indoors. Educational institutions are also urged to implement preventive measures to protect students from hot weather. Adequate clean drinking water must be available, and students should be encouraged to bring their own. The MoE should remain vigilant and collaborate with nearby clinics and hospitals for any complications from haze and heat. The Health Minister reported that about 30 areas in the country currently have unhealthy API readings.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 — The Education Ministry (MoE) has directed all educational institutions under its purview to im...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Penang schools to halt outdoor activities if API reading tops 100",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/penang-schools-to-halt-outdoor-activities-if-api-reading-tops-100",
        "published": "2026-08-25T22:40:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Schools in Penang ready to implement PdPR if API exceeds 200",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/schools-in-penang-ready-to-implement-pdpr-if-api-exceeds-200",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:24:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Haze: Schools must suspend outdoor activities when API exceeds 100, says Education Ministry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/haze-schools-must-suspend-outdoor-activities-when-api-exceeds-100",
        "published": "2026-08-26T11:47:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}