Schools in Manjung expected to close due to worsening haze

IPOH: Schools in Manjung are expected to be closed as the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading has reached the "very unhealthy" level of 211.

When contacted on Tuesday (Sept 17), Perak Health Department director Datuk Dr Ding Lay Ming said based on the National Haze Action Plan, schools are advised to be closed should the API reading be over 200.