‘Big hassle for everyone’: Malaysia braces for worsening haze as dry season bites
Malaysia’s geography puts parts of the country directly in the path of smoke from fire hotspots in Indonesia’s Kalimantan and Sumatra, with air quality in parts of Sarawak and Klang Valley reaching “unhealthy” levels.
Malaysia grapples with worsening haze due to dry season and fires in neighboring Indonesia. Parts of Sarawak and Klang Valley experience "unhealthy" air quality, forcing people like Shobana Sritharan to monitor the Air Pollutant Index (API) and stay indoors. The government is evaluating potential changes to the scale or location of National Day celebrations due to the haze situation.
Medical officials report a surge in upper respiratory tract infections and asthma cases, highlighting the health impacts of the transboundary haze.
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