Haze

The first time I heard sirens at my dormitory in Malaysia, I thought its a fire. I went out and it was really a lot of smoke and it smelled like a fire but I couldn't tell where it comes from... I went back to my room and pack all my documents, some snacks and electronic equippment.

I was ready to evacuate myself, but I asked a totally not alarmed girl on her way out from our building, what is really happening?

"It is haze, go to your room it is not good for you to be out, especially until sirens are on."

...

Well haze comes to Malaysia quite often.

It is not always so bad, and not as toxic as in some other parts of Asia, but it demands having on a mask.

Mask will decrease side effects like feeling very tired and sleepy.

Haze also can affect lungs in a long run, so a mask is a must.

Haze in Malaysia is due to burning palm plantations in Malaysia or in Indonesia.

Anyone with asthma is in trouble during haze days. I would recommend to be double careful if you have any respiratory problems.

Also doing sport outside is a very bad idea, or long walk to work.

Generally, if one can then the best idea is to stay inside the buildings with a good ventilation system preferably equipped with air filters and litmit time outside to neccessary minimum.

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Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur.