From Malay Mail · · 1m 10s
Selangor to review haze response measures Friday
State government will discuss actions as six areas record unhealthy air quality levels.
In brief
State government will discuss actions as six areas record unhealthy air quality levels. Selangor's government is meeting Friday to decide on measures to protect residents from worsening haze, including limiting outdoor school activities. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Friday meeting on haze response
Selangor's government will review measures for the worsening haze at the State Executive Council meeting Friday, said Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari.
Haze worsened after brief clearing
After improving Sunday, the haze situation deteriorated again, especially on Tuesday and Wednesday.
“after it (haze) cleared a bit on Sunday, the situation worsened again, especially yesterday and today”
Input needed from health agencies
The state government needs information from the State Health Department and related agencies before deciding on appropriate actions.
Schools may limit outdoor activities
Measures could include assisting schools and limiting outdoor activities to reduce children's exposure to haze during school hours.
“we need to limit outdoor activities to avoid exposure to the haze”
Six areas hit unhealthy levels
Six Selangor areas recorded unhealthy Air Pollution Index readings as of 4:30 PM Wednesday.
Johan Setia worst affected area
Johan Setia recorded the highest reading at 183, followed by Shah Alam at 170, Petaling Jaya at 164, Klang at 160, and Banting and Kuala Selangor at 159.
The bottom line
Selangor's government is meeting Friday to decide on measures to protect residents from worsening haze, including limiting outdoor school activities.
