The effects of haze on our little ones


THE recent announcements of school closures across several Malaysian states following worsening haze conditions has understandably disrupted many families' routines. Parents have been scrambling to arrange alternative childcare, reorganise work commitments, move activities indoors, and ensure their children are adequately protected.

Yet, beyond these immediate inconveniences lies a far more important concern: What is the haze doing to our children's health, and are we paying enough attention to the consequences?

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