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Haze hijacks school holidays as Kuching families retreat indoors

KUCHING (Aug 30): School holidays are usually a time for family outings, weekend adventures and a welcome break from routine — but for some families in Kuching, the worsening haze has put those plans on hold. Instead of cycling in the park, brisk walking or making holiday trips, parents are keeping their children indoors as [...] The post Haze hijacks school holidays as Kuching families retreat…

Haze hijacks school holidays as Kuching families retreat indoors

Kuching families are finding themselves confined indoors during the school holidays due to worsening air quality. The haze has disrupted outdoor plans, with parents opting to keep their children indoors. Clarence Aking, 43, and his wife Mardriena Bonnie, 40, cancelled a trip to Pontianak, Indonesia, due to the poor air quality. They have turned to shopping malls and indoor activities for the children.

Melody Heather Mosiun, 31, a school counsellor with a five-year-old daughter who has asthma, has also adjusted her weekend outings due to the haze. The haze has reshaped family routines, forcing activities and holiday plans indoors until conditions improve.

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