Perak Schools to Remain Open Despite Haze Concerns

Accra:Perak All schools in Perak will continue to operate normally tomorrow, although parents have the option to keep their children at home due to health concerns arising from the ongoing haze.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Perak State Education Department (JPN) announced that parents or guardians who decide to keep their children home must inform the school of their absence.

Students attending school are encouraged to wear face masks as a precautionary measure. The department emphasized its commitment to the safety, health, and well-being of students and school staff, urging everyone to stay informed of developments and adhere to the authorities' advice regarding the haze.

This afternoon, Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in several areas of Perak were recorded in the unhealthy range, with Tanjong Malim at 174, Seri Manjung at 172, Pegoh at 153, and Tasek at 151.