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On June 21, 2013, The Star and the New Straits Times reported that haze caused by forest fires in Indonesia affected health and the living of people in Singapore and the nearby Jonor State of Malaysia, where many Thai people are staying.
The government of Singapore called on Indonesia to urgently solve the haze problem, which has caused respiratory illness among Singapore people and warned its people to take care of their health. Malaysia, meanwhile, ordered the temporary closer of 200 schools and outdoor burning restrictions.
On June 24, 2013, The Star and the New Straits Times reported the updated haze situations, saying that the smog had spread to the Malaysia’s capital of Kuala Lumpur with the API level measuring at 200 points or the ‘unhealthy’ level. The government ordered temporary closure of schools in the capital and state of emergency in Jonor and Malacca states.
Office of Labour Affairs in Malaysia wants to advise Thai people, especially those with heart, respiratory or lung disease in the countries to prepare for protection measures when stay outdoor. They are urged to wear face mask or wet cloth over their mouth, close their windows and doors to prevent the smog from getting inside their house and open ones on the side of wind direction to let out the air. They are also advised to avoid going outdoor and prepare first-aid medicines and tools. If they had difficulty in breathing, they should rush to nearby hospital or health care centre.
