25 September 2019
The psychological and medical losses for individuals, businesses and societies in the region are substantial. Haze inhalation filled with carbon monoxide, cyanide, ammonia, formaldehyde, acrolein and benzene — some of which have carcinogenic effects – have been attributed to over 100,000 deaths in 2015 alone.
One parent shared with me how she suffers anxiety attacks of being fired from her job every time her child’s school closes due to hazardous API readings above 200. “I have no one to look after my kid during school time, as he is supposed to be in school. So I have to stay home. I just hope my company can understand.”
Top this up with the acidic smell of the air, and the lack of oxygen that we are breathing in — all of which can lead to us feeling uncomfortable both psychologically and physically, and a sense of helplessness. But are the savings for the companies worth it? Is saving US$8.2 million worth it while Malaysians fork out US$410 million for their health due to the haze?
The second is in what we consume: In drinking lots of water, minimising caffeine and alcohol, and eating healthy. Given that our brain and heart is 73 per cent water, our lungs are 83 per cent, and much of the rest of our body contains as much as 60 per cent or more water, staying hydrated is critical to our body’s optimal wellbeing.
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Riau declares haze emergency, Malaysian students in Pekanbaru, Jambi evacuated | Malay MailPUTRAJAYA, Sept 24 ― About 280 Malaysian students in Pekanbaru and Jambi, Indonesia, will be evacuated after a state of emergency was declared in Riau due to the haze, said the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA). Of these, 160 students will be brought back to Malaysia while 120 will be...
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Arriving monsoonal winds clear away haze in Malaysia; emergency declared in Indonesia’s Riau | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — The early beginnings of the north-east monsoon brought respite to Malaysia that has been covered in haze over the past weeks, with just 11 areas still experiencing unhealthy air this afternoon. According to the Department of Environment’s Air Pollutant Index readings,...
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Clear skies across peninsula Malaysia as haze eases | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Clear skies return to the country today after being enveloped in haze for two weeks as the overall air quality improves as at 6pm today. The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) in a statement said the general haze situation was better following the onset of the... Nikmat Allah yg dirindui Clear skies but it doesn't mean that ministers responsible for this should feel relieved! This is the time they should drag all responsible for this to face the justice. It should be lesson for others so that it won't occurs annually.
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Pollster: Complaints about haze online mostly from Malaysians, while Indonesians, Singaporeans couldn’t care less | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Malaysians made up the bulk of those who expressed their concerns online about the recurring transboundary haze problem in the region, contributing around nine out of 10 of the total conversations, a study has showed. Global pollsters Ipsos said the study, conducted among... Haha... seriously Thats really show it... Maybe because this yr wind direction blew in favour of Singapore and Spore was not as badly affected like years before; or else I’m sure they will equally unhappy like us
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Minister: Evacuated Malaysian students can return to Riau, Jambi once haze eases | Malay MailSEPANG, Sept 25 — Malaysian students who were evacuated home from Riau and Jambi in Indonesia following the haze emergency would continue to stay home until the conditions in the two areas return to normal, said Education Minister Maszlee Malik. “It depends on the reading there. When all...
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Sindiket jual MyKad, sijil lahir masih aktif, kata polis | The Malaysian InsightKetua Polis Pulau Pinang T. Narenasagaran dipetik Malay Mail berkata sindiket masih beroperasi di beberapa negeri. Check JPN kuang.
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