Malaysia and Singapore have been attacked by haze from Sumatra recently and the condition does not seem to be easing. Singapore once hit an API of 400+ but now has dropped to below 100, a great news for them since they survive mainly on tourism and tourism is severely threatened if the country is literally enveloped under haze.
Malaysia is then being attacked. Muar recorded a terrifying API of 746 this morning, suggesting the air in the district left much to be desired.
Wind blows, so I guess Penang will soon be affected. I can already smell the haze, and the latest API reading in Perai registers a worrying 75. Though it only increases slightly, it still worries lots of people as everybody knows wind blows north and the weather is going to be sultry for the next few months.
Let's brace for the worst. Haze is back.
By the way, Indonesia should take actions to those who adopt slash and burn techniques. It is very inconsiderate for the farmers to resort to cheap and fast method of clearing forest at the expense of the environment and the people's health.
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