Air pollution

Haze in Malaysia: Schools to close, public gatherings halted if API exceeds 200

Buildings in Kuala Lumpur on Oct 16 being shrouded in haze caused by fires in Indonesia.

Haze: Fires in Indonesia are outside Malaysian firms’ areas, says minister

Fahmi Fadzil said a fire had spread to a Malaysian-owned plantation but did not originate from there.

Keeping the haze out: Malls shut automated doors, suspend outdoor activities

A sign at VivoCity on Oct 16 stating that an automated door is closed to keep the haze out.

S’pore faces longest spell of unhealthy air since 2015 haze crisis

Chinatown, Clarke Quay and Fort Canning area at 11.20am as viewed from CapitaSpring on Oct 16..

Forum: Extend climate vouchers to energy-efficient air purifiers

Singapore looking into which companies responsible for haze-causing fires: PM Wong

Hazy conditions in Boon Keng at about 12pm on Oct 15.

Indonesia ready to accept foreign firefighting assistance on haze, says foreign minister

The offers of help from Singapore and Malaysia come as Indonesia struggles with its worst fire season in more than a decade.

Lines form for N95 masks as haze situation persists; conditions could improve only by weekend

NEA had said on Oct 14 that residents can contact their nearest CCs to find out the operating hours and locations of haze shelters.

‘Why would I want to harm myself?’: Some delivery riders look to cut hours as haze worsens

Delivery riders working in the Clementi area told ST that their eyes were irritated and throats sore after plying the roads for hours in the haze.

ActiveSG closes outdoor facilities across most of Singapore as haze worsens

ActiveSG announced the closure of all outdoor and non-air-conditioned facilities at its sport centres due to unhealthy PSI readings.

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