{
  "id": 14929498,
  "title": "Haze: MOH issues strict guidelines to ensure public health",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/haze-moh-issues-strict-guidelines-to-ensure-public-health",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T10:13:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/128431/haze-moh-issues-strict-guidelines-to-ensure-public-health"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Health Ministry has issued stringent guidelines to safeguard public health amidst the ongoing haze. Continued exposure to polluted air poses serious health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with respiratory or cardiovascular issues.\n\nMOH emphasized that the haze remains a critical health concern that demands immediate attention. Everyone is advised to take necessary precautions and adhere to the instructions provided by relevant authorities based on the Air Pollution Index (API) readings to protect their well-being.\n\nFor API readings between 0-100 (indicating good to moderate air quality), individuals can continue with their daily activities as usual. However, when the API ranges from 101-200 (unhealthy), people are urged to minimize outdoor activities. During physical education classes and outdoor sports at educational institutions, kindergartens, and elderly care homes, these activities must be halted.\n\nEmployers are required to supply N95 face masks to their outdoor workforce, and the general public is encouraged to use N96 masks when venturing outside. When API readings exceed 200 (dangerous), all outdoor activities and public gatherings should be suspended. Educational institutions, kindergartens, and schools are directed to remain closed until the air quality improves.\n\nMOH stressed the importance of consistently and responsibly following these guidelines to mitigate the adverse effects of the haze on public health.",
  "summary": "THE Health Ministry today cautioned that the haze remains a serious health threat which must be given immediate attention. MOH said continued exposure to polluted air can jeopardise one's health, especially for those in the high-risk group such a...",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}