Auswärtiges Amt: Reisen nach Malaysia: Vorsicht, Luftverschmutzung
Wald- und Flächenbrände sorgen in Malaysia für smogähnliche Luftverschmutzung. Vor allem für Reisende mit gesundheitlichen Problemen kann der sogenannte Haze gefährlich werden.
The German Foreign Office has issued a travel advisory warning of air pollution in Malaysia. The haze, caused by forest and agricultural fires, is currently affecting both the peninsula and Borneo. In some areas, air quality has reached harmful levels. Daily and regional variations in pollutant levels are common. Malaysia does not monitor fine particulate matter, so the actual exposure may be higher than reported.
Those with asthma or allergies should seek medical advice. Haze can cause eye and respiratory irritation, and those with heart or lung conditions, seniors, and young children are particularly vulnerable. Even healthy adults should avoid strenuous outdoor activity when pollutant levels are significantly elevated. The Foreign Office advises individuals with health concerns to consult a doctor before traveling to potentially affected areas.
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