Malaysia closes schools in several states, territories due to haze
- On Friday, the ASEAN Specialized Meteorological Centre activated "Alert Level 3 for the Southern ASEAN region," the highest rung of a four-tiered alert system, signaling a "high risk of severe transboundary haze in the region."
- Indonesia said Saturday it dispersed 2.4 tonnes of dry ice at a South Sumatra airport to mitigate the haze as scattered hotspots persisted across Kalimantan and Sumatra.
- Monitoring stations across Peninsular Malaysia recorded unhealthy levels, with Pasir Gudang registering the highest Air Pollutant Index reading at 200. The Health Ministry advised wearing N95 masks outdoors amid respiratory risks from fine particulate matter.
- Teacher Zul Hafiz told AFP on Saturday, "This thing needs to stop," calling on ASEAN to take action as residents demand accountability. Singapore said Friday it would issue warnings to seven companies in Indonesia identified as responsible for the fires.
- Philippines foreign department spokesman Dominic Xavier Imperial said Friday the haze will be discussed at meetings ahead of the November ASEAN summit in Manila. The pollution continues disrupting daily life across Southeast Asia, including Malaysia and Singapore.
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For months Indonesia has been struggling with strong forest fires. Neighboring countries are also experiencing the effects.
Oxygen tanks, purifier sales spike as haze crisis hits Southeast Asia
KUALA LUMPUR — Toxic haze from wildfires burning in Indonesia has spiked a demand for oxygen tanks and air purifiers across the region, manufacturers say, as they work the clock on equipment providing life-saving clean air.The months-long haze has blanketed parts of Southeast Asia, forcing school closures and fueling a rise in respiratory complaints. Families are now rushing to buy devices to keep indoor air clean.At AA Alive, a medical equipmen…
Haze triggers highest-level alert in Southeast Asia
Fires in Indonesia that have sent toxic smoke and disrupted daily life across Southeast Asia have triggered the highest-level alert by the regional bloc’s meteorological monitor.The months-long pollution spell has closed schools, fueled a surge in respiratory conditions and restricted outdoor activi
In Indonesia the heavy forest fires have been going on for months. This also has consequences for the neighbouring states. Some flights are cancelled and tens of thousands of people suffer from respiratory problems. It is not the first alarm this year.
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