General : Haze: S'gor Ready To Distribute Face Masks In High API Areas - Exco
SHAH ALAM, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Disaster Management Committee is ready to distribute face masks to the public and civil servants to cope with the ongoing haze situation.
Selangor authorities are prepared to distribute face masks to the public and civil servants in regions grappling with the worsening haze, with a focus on those areas experiencing the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, according to Jamaliah Jamaluddin, chairperson of the state Public Health and Environment Committee. The distribution aims to provide additional protection against the adverse effects of current haze exposure.
Jamaluddin urged the public, especially individuals at high risk such as senior citizens and those with heart or respiratory conditions, to limit their physical and outdoor activities when API readings indicate an unhealthy air quality. She advised the public to stay indoors if air quality is unhealthy and to remain informed about the latest API readings in their respective areas.
The state government will continue to monitor the situation closely, gathering technical data and updates from agencies like the Department of Environment and the Malaysian Meteorological Department to determine suitable actions should air quality deteriorate further. Currently, six areas in Selangor, including Johan Setia, Shah Alam, Kuala Selangor, Petaling Jaya, Klang, and Banting, have recorded unhealthy API readings as of 4 pm today.
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