KOTA KINABALU: The haze in several places in Sabah was reported to be at the moderate level today.
The Air Pollutant Index (API) for major towns are Kota Kinabalu (74), Keningau (66) and Sandakan (42) as of 11am, according to the statistics at the website of the Department of Environment (DOE).
The API reading is "good" when it is between 0 and 50, "moderate" (51 to 100), "unhealthy" (101 to 200), "very unhealthy" (201 to 300), and "hazardous" (above 300).
Meanwhile, a state DOE spokesman said public could still engage in outdoor activities for now.
The condition of the haze is expected to continue for another two to three weeks.
"The major cause of the haze is from Indonesia open burning as their farmers get rid of their agriculture waste.
"We cannot exclude that our own local farmers, especially those from interior areas are also doing the same thing in small scale as it is the dry season," he said.
"The condition of the haze is expected to continue for another two to three weeks" he said.
ReplyDeleteKeadaan jelebu ini amat tidak menyenangkan.
DeleteKerajaan Malaysia harus menyeru Kerajaan Indonesia untuk mengambil langkah yang terbaik.
DeleteThe ministry of health should help to prevent further damage to the environment prior to it gets out of hand.
ReplyDeleteHarus memakai topeng semasa keluar menjalankan aktiviti. Minum air yang mencukupi.
DeleteThe situation is expected to be in under control by the appropriate authorities.
ReplyDeletePihak berkuasa harus mengambil langkah yang wajar.
DeleteWe are likely to experience more of these, in the next few weeks.
ReplyDeleteI suggest precaution should be taken at all cost.
ReplyDeleteMereka sanggup mengorbankan kesihatan demi kepentingan diri.
DeleteThe prevailing haze in Sabah is not only affecting public health but also the economy, including tourism, said Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Datuk Masidi Manjun.
ReplyDeleteKeadaan ini cuma membawa risiko terhadap kesihatan dan ekonomi negara.
Delete“The last worst haze in 1997 had caused a significant drop in the number of incoming tourists.
ReplyDelete“And even today, the haze situation in the Peninsula is reaching dangerous levels, causing very unhealthy environment and unsafe visibility,” he said.
“While the situation here in Sabah is still in the moderate category, I hope it doesn’t get worse, because we cannot afford to have another round of haze that is going to affect not only the health of the people but also the main industries, including the tourism industry. The ministry is really serious and concerned about this,” said Masidi.
ReplyDeleteHe hoped Asean leaders would come together to find a solution.
ReplyDelete“We all know where the haze comes from. The only solution would be continuous dialogues between Asean countries that are involved and affected.”
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, Masidi advised the public to cooperate in helping to improve the situation by not carrying out any unnecessary burning activities.
ReplyDeleteKebakaran ini cuma membawa keburukan kepada alam sekitar dan menyebabkan suhu bumi meningkat.
DeleteThe latest API reading in Kota Kinabalu was 79 as at 5pm on Thursday, Keningau 72, and Sandakan 40.
ReplyDeleteThe Air Pollutant Index classifies readings from 0 to 50 as good, 51 to 100 as moderate, 101 to 200 as unhealthy, 201 to 300 as very unhealthy and readings of 301 and above as dangerous
ReplyDeleteAktiviti luar harus dihentikan.
DeleteSebaik boleh Sekolah harus hentikan activiti luar sementara menanti keadaan sekitar berpulih.
DeleteMasidi was met after launching and chairing the Sunset Music Fest at the Tip of Borneo press conference, at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotel here yesterday.
ReplyDeleteGolongan berisiko tinggi seperti pesakit asma, warga emas dan kanak-kanak yang ke klinik kesihatan dan hospital akan diberi topeng muka berikutan jerebu.
ReplyDeletePengarah Kesihatan Negeri Selangor Datuk Dr Azman Abu Bakar berkata arahan itu dikeluarkan Menteri Kesihatan kepada semua pejabat kesihatan negeri.
ReplyDeleteKita risau terhadap kesihatan warga emas, kanak-kanak dan pesakit asma ini akibat jerebu," katanya
ReplyDeletePihak yang tidak bertanggung jawab yang akan menyebabkan keadaan jelebu yang teruk ini.
DeleteDr Azman berkata di Selangor, pemantauan turut dilakukan melalui bilik operasi berhubung jumlah pesakit yang mendapatkan rawatan bagi sebarang penyakit akibat jerebu.
ReplyDeleteMengulas dakwaan kehabisan bekalan topeng muka N95 di Selangor, beliau berkata pihaknya akan menyiasat perkara itu
ReplyDeleteKOTA KINABALU: The prevailing haze in Sabah is not only affecting public health but also the economy, including tourism, said Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Datuk Masidi Manjun.
ReplyDelete“The last worst haze in 1997 had caused a significant drop in the number of incoming tourists.
“And even today, the haze situation in the Peninsula is reaching dangerous levels, causing very unhealthy environment and unsafe visibility,” he said.
ReplyDelete“While the situation here in Sabah is still in the moderate category, I hope it doesn’t get worse, because we cannot afford to have another round of haze that is going to affect not only the health of the people but also the main industries, including the tourism industry. The ministry is really serious and concerned about this,” said Masidi.
He hoped Asean leaders would come together to find a solution.
ReplyDelete“We all know where the haze comes from. The only solution would be continuous dialogues between Asean countries that are involved and affected.”
Meanwhile, Masidi advised the public to cooperate in helping to improve the situation by not carrying out any unnecessary burning activities.
ReplyDeleteThe latest API reading in Kota Kinabalu was 79 as at 5pm on Thursday, Keningau 72, and Sandakan 40.
The Air Pollutant Index classifies readings from 0 to 50 as good, 51 to 100 as moderate, 101 to 200 as unhealthy, 201 to 300 as very unhealthy and readings of 301 and above as dangerous
ReplyDeleteMasidi was met after launching and chairing the Sunset Music Fest at the Tip of Borneo press conference, at Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotel here yesterday.