{
  "id": 6937911,
  "title": "Sarawak extends school closures in Serian, Lubok Antu over haze",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/sarawak-extends-school-closures-in-serian-lubok-antu-over-haze",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T14:59:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/09/1531413/sarawak-extends-school-closures-serian-lubok-antu-over-haze"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Sarawak State Education Department has extended the temporary closure of schools in Serian and Lubok Antu districts until the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading falls below 200. This decision was made following continuous monitoring of API readings via the Department of Environment's Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) and reports from the Malaysian Meteorological Department. All primary and secondary schools under 12 District Education Offices will operate as usual starting Monday, with further updates expected as necessary. The Education Ministry, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), plans to distribute face masks to students, teachers, and staff in severely affected areas. The department emphasizes the welfare, health, and safety of students, particularly during hot or hazy weather, and advises parents to keep children at home if their health is a concern, informing the school accordingly.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Schools In Serian, Lubok Antu To Remain Closed Until Haze Improves",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/general-schools-in-serian-lubok-antu-to-remain-closed-until-haze",
        "published": "2026-09-12T11:43:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}