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Essay No. 3: Haze: A Danger To Health

The haze is a constant problem in Malaysia and neighboring countries caused by forest fires in Indonesia used for slash and burn farming. During haze periods, respiratory issues increase dramatically and air pollution levels are hazardous. Prolonged exposure can lead to serious lung infections, especially in the elderly. The government must cooperate with Indonesia to stop the fires, punish offenders, and raise public awareness of the dangers through campaigns promoting alternative clearing methods. Strict laws against open burning in Malaysia and ongoing education efforts are also needed to reduce haze and protect future generations.

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Essay No. 3: Haze: A Danger To Health

The haze is a constant problem in Malaysia and neighboring countries caused by forest fires in Indonesia used for slash and burn farming. During haze periods, respiratory issues increase dramatically and air pollution levels are hazardous. Prolonged exposure can lead to serious lung infections, especially in the elderly. The government must cooperate with Indonesia to stop the fires, punish offenders, and raise public awareness of the dangers through campaigns promoting alternative clearing methods. Strict laws against open burning in Malaysia and ongoing education efforts are also needed to reduce haze and protect future generations.

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Essay No.

3: Haze: A Danger to Health


The haze is a constant phenomenon faced by Malaysia and her neighbouring countries. The haze
is basically pollution of atmosphere, which is clogged with pollutants and other substances from
forest fires.
The haze is a direct effect of forest fire in Kalimantan and other parts of Indonesia due to slash
and burn method of farming. The Indonesian authorities appear to have no power to control
farmers from practising such methods. The haze is further worsened by open burning practised
by most Malaysians. Open-field burning of rice straw by the rice planters and open burning of
dried leaves and garbage done by the public are a few examples that done by Malaysian. Many
are ignorant of the health effects of open burning.
During the haze, hospitals and clinic often report a dramatic increase in respiratory problems,
lung infections and asthma attack. The Air Pollution Index (API) usually indicates the hazardous
and dangerous levels of pollution during this period. The haze has long-term side effects.
Prolonged inhalation of polluted air will result in serious lung infection which particularly affects
the elderly.
The government must play its role to reduce the haze treat. It has to cooperate with the
Indonesian authorities to stamp out forest fires. The culprits must be brought to justice, either
through healthy fine or prison sentence. Constant vigilance would ensure the perpetrators do not
repeat their offence.

The government should also raise the public awareness of the dangers of forest fire. Continuous
campaign of the cause, solutions and steps-need-to-be-taken to reduce the haze need to be
promoted through all types of social media like television, radio, newspaper and even via
internet. The authorities should also provide assistance to farmers and introduce more
sophisticated forest clearing methods.
In Malaysia, strict laws must be imposed to penalise those who practise open burning. On-going
campaigns on the dangers of open burning should be intensified. Individuals too have a role to
play. They must participate in every campaign and stop burning. Students can advise their
parents not to practice open burning.
Every individual has to remember that we do not own the world, but instead we lent it from our
future generations. We must protect our world so that our grandchildren woulh have a healthy
earth to live.

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