Haze: Selangor considers distributing free cloth face masks to schools
PETALING JAYA: The Selangor state government is considering distributing free reusable cloth face masks to school students as the haze is expected to persist until October.
The Selangor state government in Malaysia is contemplating a one-off initiative to distribute free reusable cloth face masks to school students amidst the ongoing haze. Jamaliah Jamaluddin, chairman of the Selangor Public Health and Environment Committee, revealed that the matter was under discussion by the state executive council.
The proposal aims to provide washable and reusable cloth face masks to students in stages, once air quality improves. Currently, air quality remains a concern, with API readings in six areas of Selangor categorized as unhealthy. Johan Setia recorded the highest reading at 196, followed by Shah Alam, Banting, Petaling Jaya, Klang, and Kuala Selangor.
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