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Haze Drives up Demand for Bottled Water, Health Products in Kuching

Pharmacies say N95 and KN95 masks are selling out as the air pollutant index in Kuching hit 374, a hazardous level.

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KUCHING, Sept 3 — The haze has driven up demand for bottled water and health-related products at supermarkets here, with some retailers increasing their stock levels to meet...

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Haze drives up demand for bottled water, health products in Kuching

KUCHING, Sept 3 — The haze has driven up demand for bottled water and health-related products at supermarkets here, with some retailers increasing their stock levels to meet...

·Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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Haze triggers mask-buying frenzy in Sarawak’s capital Kuching

Most major pharmacies and stores are now reporting that they have run out of the protective gear. Read more at straitstimes.com.

·Singapore, Singapore
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PM2.5 Concentrations Surge During Haze; Specialists Warn Long-Term Exposure Increases Lung Cancer Risk.

(Kuching, 3rd) Dr. Koh See Siang, a pulmonologist at Borneo Medical Centre in Kuching, pointed out that the persistent haze not only affects air quality but also raises concerns about future environmental risks and the health risks to the next generation.

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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore, Singapore on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
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