Danger in the air we are breathing

We complain about the haze when it's around, but forget about it when it's gone, not realising the potential long-term impact it can have on almost our entire body. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star

Air pollution doesn’t usually make headlines – at least not until the haze rolls in, flights are delayed, or schools are forced to close.

Even then, it is often treated as a temporary inconvenience, an issue forgotten once visibility improves.