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Gerakan advises people to take pre-cautions of the current haze

Cheah Soon Hai urges people to seek medical attention if necessary

 
 

Press statement by

Gerakan Bureau of Environment, Safety and Quality of Life Chairman

Dr Cheah Soon Hai

 
 

18 June 2013

 
 

With the annual haze returning to shroud the skies of Malaysia, Gerakan Bureau of Environment, Safety and Quality of Life Chairman, Dr Cheah Soon Hai has urged the public to take pre-cautionary measures.

 
 

"Since the haze is returning due to the forest fires in Sumatra, the people should take several steps to prevent themselves from falling ill."

 
 

Dr Cheah pointed out that although the current haze level was not comparable to the 1997 and 2005 haze where the King was forced to declare a state of emergency, that does not mean that this haze can be taken lightly.

 
 

"People are adviced to stay indoors as much as possible while at the same time drink lots of water to keep the body hydrated. If necessary wear a face mask when venturing outdoors."

 
 

He added that people in the high risk groups such as the elderly, children and those with respiratory problems such as asthma required extra attention during this period.

 
 

"If there is anything wrong with them, please take them to a doctor immediately, do not wait until it is too late.'