GEORGE TOWN: All educational institutions in Penang will operate as usual tomorrow, with air pollutant index (API) readings across the state remaining below 150 as of 2pm today.

The Penang Education Department said the decision was in line with the Education Ministry's statement on Oct 10, subject to any further directives from the ministry or relevant authorities.

In a statement today, the department said it was closely monitoring the haze situation, while district education offices and schools continued to track API readings through official sources and assess air quality in their respective areas.

"Appropriate action will be taken and schools notified if conditions change.