Worsening haze prompts Malaysians to seek masks

The Manila Times 46 h Philippines

KUCHING, Malaysia — Air quality in Malaysia’s eastern state of Sarawak deteriorated further on Tuesday as smoke from Indonesian forest fires drove up respiratory complaints and sent residents scrambling for protective masks. Six districts in Sarawak, on Borneo island, recorded hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, including the state capital Kuching, where the API hit 407. Unde

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