Taking no chances with the haze


Hazy view: The view of Komtar in George Town is barely visible from Butterworth near Penang Sentral. The air quality index recorded unhealthy levels in some areas in Penang. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

Reports by IVAN LOH, MAHADHIR MONIHULDIN, CHARLES RAMENDRAN and REMAR NORDIN

PETALING JAYA: Limiting outdoor activities and masking up are among measures being taken by parents here to limit their children’s exposure to the haze.

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