GEORGE TOWN, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Penang State-Level National Sports Day (HSN) 2026 celebration scheduled for this Saturday has been postponed following hazy conditions and an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading exceeding 100, which is classified as unhealthy.
General : Penang State Level National Sports Day Celebration Postponed Due To Haze - Exco
National Sports Day, Penang, postponed, API, Dani
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Penang's 2026 National Sports Day event was postponed due to unhealthy air quality from haze.
- The event was postponed as API readings exceeded 100, considered unhealthy.
- The decision follows haze management guidelines from the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
- Three areas in Penang had API readings above 150, indicating poor air quality.
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