Is a haze-free Malaysia, Southeast Asia possible? Yes, says expert
For many, a solution to the annual haze problem appears to be nowhere in sight. But Dr Helena Muhamad Varkkey, an Associate Professor of Environmental Politics and Governance at Universiti Malaya’s International and Strategic Studies Department, believes it is possible to achieve a haze-free Southeast Asia, only if governments in the region worked faster.
Wear N95 mask to protect from haze, pharmacists’ society chief advises public
Malaysian Pharmacists Society president Amrahi Buang said N95 respirator masks offered better protection against haze, compared to surgical masks widely used at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Solving poor air quality, transboundary haze requires whole-of-society approach
Poor air quality in many parts of the country has been a persistent issue for decades. The problem is not just seasonal, but a year-round plight that causes health damage to communities, especially children. In 2019, air pollution accounted for nearly six per cent of all deaths in Malaysia.