Villagers in Bachok facing health problems due to peat fires


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 16 Apr 2023

BACHOK: Peat fires in and around Kampung Beris Lalang and Kampung Beoh here for the past three weeks have caused numerous health concerns among the local community.

Villagers in Kampung Beris Lalang and Kampung Beoh are afraid of opening windows in their houses for fear of debris or dust coming into their houses.

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