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  "id": 13160992,
  "title": "Mercy Malaysia prepares haze emergency kits for distribution",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/mercy-malaysia-prepares-haze-emergency-kits-for-distribution-13160992",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/10/mercy-malaysia-prepares-haze-emergency-kit-for-distribution"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mercy Malaysia is ramping up its emergency response to the haze crisis across Malaysia, aiming to provide vital health information and practical assistance to vulnerable populations. The organisation has assembled kits containing loratadine tablets, wet wipes, saline solution, lozenges, a KF94 face mask, a small clear pouch, and a health information flyer. Malaysia is currently experiencing widespread haze, impacting several states such as Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Selangor, and Kuala Lumpur, with varying severity levels. The most at-risk groups include children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with respiratory or heart conditions. As the northeast monsoon draws near, Mercy Malaysia is proactively preparing for potential haze-related needs in western regions and other areas by continuously monitoring conditions, gauging emerging needs, and collaborating with relevant authorities. The Mercy Malaysia president, Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus, emphasized the importance of a collective approach to tackle the haze issue. He stressed that strong coordination among all parties is crucial to ensure that vital information, protection, and assistance reach affected communities in a timely manner.",
  "summary": "With the northeast monsoon approaching, Mercy Malaysia said it is preparing for possible haze-related needs in western parts of the country and elsewhere.",
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        "title": "Malaysia shuts schools as haze from Indonesian fires chokes Southeast Asia",
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        "title": "Mercy Malaysia rolls out nationwide haze emergency response",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/mercy-malaysia-rolls-out-nationwide-haze-emergency-response",
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        "outlet": "Daily Times",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/malaysia-closes-schools-as-haze-worsens-air-quality",
        "published": "2026-10-09T15:35:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Mercy Malaysia prepares haze emergency kits for distribution",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/mercy-malaysia-prepares-haze-emergency-kits-for-distribution",
        "published": "2026-10-09T16:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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