IPOH, Oct 18 — Although Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at four monitoring stations in Perak have shown a decline, outdoor school activities remain prohibited due to the current haze situation.

State Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Datuk Khairudin Abu Hanipah said schools in the state were operating as usual, while teaching and learning activities must be conducted indoors.

He said the ban covers outdoor activities, such as camping and sports, while motivational programmes must also be held indoors.

“Based on the circular issued by the Ministry of Education (MOE), schools are not allowed to hold outdoor activities.