Haze: Reaction in the midst of Twitterjaya

Hasbullah Awang Chik
June 19, 2013 14:25 MYT

The worsening haze conditions at certain areas in Peninsular Malaysia has been the talk of the Twitterjaya town.

Malacca City and Muar have the highest Air Pollution Index (API) with 160 and 157 as of 11 am today.

Folks of Twitterjaya are complaining about the uneasy condition, feeling unwell and the affects on their daily routine.

Here are some of concerns, comments and insights as well as puns found in the social networking realm:

Haze is so bad till people is suffering from headache and eye pain.: ((
— 1994 babyys ♥ (@kesha_0129) June 19, 2013

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the haze is making me teary.And I thought my hormones went crazy..
— Farah Saleh (@fa27rah) June 19, 2013

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The haze makes my eye rly uncomfortable
— - ǝɔʎuǝp (@D_lwj) June 19, 2013

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Because of the haze, I'm having difficulty in breathing.
— flabbiie (@flabbiieong) June 19, 2013

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Dad is getting more and more sick and the doc said that its because of the haze. Thank god its because of the haze and not of his age.
— I ❤ TAYLOR LAUTNER (@TheaSharnieza) June 19, 2013

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There were also claims that the haze had spoilt people's daily activities:

"@fakeMOE: We have decided that school holidays will be extended if the haze continues to be above the unhealthy PSI level." Untill dec pls?
— حميراء (@elhamraaa) June 19, 2013

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I don't have the mood to go work today due to the haze like this. Seriously it's so hazy and warm.
— Chanarong (@TitaniumStone) June 19, 2013

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Can i just stay in bed and sleep for the entire day idw to go out the haze is bad what if i choke
— R. (@raihanarhna) June 19, 2013

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got haze still want to have training?
— retard. (@retarded_izzy) June 19, 2013

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If only MOE decides to shut down schools due to the haze
— Sherry (@SHERRYSTAGE) June 19, 2013

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Advice and thoughts were also shared with the hope that the condition will not prolong furhter:

I hope the haze clears off. God, please clear the haze so that little children can come out to dance.
— Cheryl Grace Wee (@ceegeewee) June 19, 2013

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Yeah its haze and all. But can't the government just stop those foreign workers from working in such condition? They'll be affected badly..
— Shonaa♥ (@Shinaziee) June 19, 2013

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Mum knows me too well: "Haze is bad. Stay indoors, no playing outside pls."
— Syahindah (@indxh) June 19, 2013

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The haze is getting worst, isn't it? Drinking a lot of water might help. :)
— Nazurah (@ZUERAnordin) June 19, 2013

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A very hazy morning. Poor visibility, poor air quality. Better stay indoors. #Malaysia #haze #jerebu
— Energy4Malaysia (@Energy4Malaysia) June 19, 2013

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Around 29,000 Malacca residents on Tuesday sought medical treatment related to the haze effects.

Health and Sport Development Exco Datuk Ab Rahaman Ab Karim said most sought treament for asthma, lung infection and eye infection as a result of the haze.

#Air Pollution Index #API #haze #Malacca City #Malaysia #Twitterjaya

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