Kota Tinggi and Pasir Gudang in Johor are the latest areas to be hit with hazardous levels of the haze, according to the Department of Environment.
Kota Tinggi recorded a reading of 313 in the air pollutant index (API), while Pasir Gudang chalked up 310 as of 7am today.
The reading for Muar, which recorded the highest API reading of 383 in the country at 11am yesterday, has now reduced from a hazardous to unhealthy level with a reading of 183 today.
Kota Tinggi recorded a reading of 313 in the air pollutant index (API), while Pasir Gudang chalked up 310 as of 7am today.The reading for Muar, which recorded the highest API reading of 383 in the country at 11am yesterday, has now reduced from a hazardous to unhealthy level with a reading of 183 today.
In Malacca, the API in the city of Malacca at 7am was 192 and in Bukit Rambai, 164.
In Negri Sembilan, the API in Port Dickson was 157; Seremban, 105, and Banting, 137.
In Negri Sembilan, the API in Port Dickson was 157; Seremban, 105, and Banting, 137.
Any API reading above 301 is classified as hazardous, while 201 to 300 is very unhealthy and 101 to 200 is unhealthy.
It was reported that the Johor Education Department instructed schools in the Muar district to close for two days starting yesterday.
Schools in Kota Tinggi and Pasir Gudang have reportedly followed suit today.
'Set up more haze operations rooms'
Meanwhile, according to a report by Bernama, the Health Ministry will be setting up more haze operations rooms with sufficient medical equipment in all the affected districts, especially in Johor.
Its minister Dr S Subramaniam said that the move was taken following the worsening haze conditions that had reached hazardous levels, while close monitoring would begin immediately.
He advised the public not to carry out any outdoor activities unless unavoidable, to prevent getting haze-related illnesses.
"The clinics are also to be always ready for any eventuality, while children, the elderly - and those with asthma especially - should stay indoors.
"Most importantly, don't carry out open burning as this will only worsen the haze situation," he told reporters in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
Subramaniam (left) also advised that individuals experiencing eye irritation, sore throats, coughing or breathing difficulties to immediately go to the nearest clinic for treatment.
Bernama also reports that Johor director of education Mohd Nor A Ghani said over the ‘Malaysia Hari Ini’ (Malaysia Today) talk show on TV3 that the schools would remain closed until further notice.
Meanwhile, the Johor Health Department reported that the number of people with upper respiratory tract ailments had risen by 21 percent this week compared to the previous week.
It said most of these people were between the ages of 13 and 59, and the ailments included asthma and conjunctivitis.
“The number of people suffering from such ailments is expected to rise if the haze prolongs,” the department said.
It advised people in the high-risk category, such as children, the elderly and ill, to restrict their outdoor activities.
Those working outdoors should wear masks and wash their face and exposed skin frequently, it said, adding that smokers should refrain from the habit.
The department advised motorists to switch on their air-conditioners with internal circulation, close all their vehicle windows and drink plenty of water.
Schools in Kota Tinggi and Pasir Gudang have reportedly followed suit today.
'Set up more haze operations rooms'
Meanwhile, according to a report by Bernama, the Health Ministry will be setting up more haze operations rooms with sufficient medical equipment in all the affected districts, especially in Johor.
Its minister Dr S Subramaniam said that the move was taken following the worsening haze conditions that had reached hazardous levels, while close monitoring would begin immediately.
He advised the public not to carry out any outdoor activities unless unavoidable, to prevent getting haze-related illnesses.
"The clinics are also to be always ready for any eventuality, while children, the elderly - and those with asthma especially - should stay indoors.
"Most importantly, don't carry out open burning as this will only worsen the haze situation," he told reporters in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.Subramaniam (left) also advised that individuals experiencing eye irritation, sore throats, coughing or breathing difficulties to immediately go to the nearest clinic for treatment.
Bernama also reports that Johor director of education Mohd Nor A Ghani said over the ‘Malaysia Hari Ini’ (Malaysia Today) talk show on TV3 that the schools would remain closed until further notice.
Meanwhile, the Johor Health Department reported that the number of people with upper respiratory tract ailments had risen by 21 percent this week compared to the previous week.
It said most of these people were between the ages of 13 and 59, and the ailments included asthma and conjunctivitis.
“The number of people suffering from such ailments is expected to rise if the haze prolongs,” the department said.
It advised people in the high-risk category, such as children, the elderly and ill, to restrict their outdoor activities.
Those working outdoors should wear masks and wash their face and exposed skin frequently, it said, adding that smokers should refrain from the habit.
The department advised motorists to switch on their air-conditioners with internal circulation, close all their vehicle windows and drink plenty of water.
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