PETALING JAYA: The health ministry has advised the public to mask up and limit going outdoors in light of the prolonged hot weather and “unhealthy” Air Pollutant Index (API) readings.
Health minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said they should limit their time spent outdoors to avoid exposure to the heatwave and haze.
“Use a suitable face mask if it is hazy, as well as protect yourself with an umbrella and hat to avoid direct exposure to the heat,” she said in a statement this morning.
Zaliha also reminded the public to limit strenuous activities and keep hydrated, suggesting drinking at least eight glasses of water even when not thirsty.
She said they should take frequent baths to keep cool and avoid wearing fabrics that are thick, dark, and tight to deal with the heat.
She also said they should keep their windows closed, use air purifiers or air filters, and opt for the air recirculation mode when in their vehicles.
“Seek immediate treatment if not feeling well,” she said.
On Saturday, natural resources, environment and climate change minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said Malaysia is expected to experience prolonged hot weather from now until August, following the monsoon transition season.
He was quoted by Harian Metro as saying the heatwave will affect all states, with those in the north and east coasts being affected the most severely.
Previously, Nik Nazmi said the haze situation is expected to be more serious this year than in the past three years due to the resumption of plantation and industrial activities.
Air quality dropped to “unhealthy” levels in parts of Peninsular Malaysia on Saturday, with cities such as Penang, Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur and Segamat affected overnight.
The environment department’s hourly API showed air quality levels of 149-151 throughout the day in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur; 151-138 in Segamat, Johor; and 112-102 in Tanah Merah, Kelantan. - FMT
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