Tag Archives: SGhaze

Smog nightmare continues for Malaysia and Singapore

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

A smoke haze from fires in Indonesia continues to cause havoc in Malaysia and Singapore. Two areas in the southern Malaysian state of Johor have declared a state of emergency after pollution levels reached 750. Conditions are considered to be … Continue reading →

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PM stands for Particular Matter

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

It is the term for particles found in the air including dust, dirt, soot, smoke and pollen.  Particles can be suspended in the air for long periods of time. Some are large or dark enough to be seen such as … Continue reading →

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Malaysia declares state of emergency in Muar and Ledang

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Malaysia’s government on Sunday declared a state of emergency in two southern districts choked by smog from forest fires in Indonesia as air pollution levels reached 16-year-highs. Environment minister G. Palanivel said the air pollutant index (API) hit 750 – … Continue reading →

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Singapore mulls legal action over smog from Indonesia fires

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Officials in Singapore say they are exploring whether to charge two Singapore-based companies in connection with severe smog triggered by forest fires in Indonesia. The companies own land on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Singapore’s foreign minister said he had … Continue reading →

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UN concerns with the deteriorating air quality in Southeast Asia

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

As the blanket of haze, emanating from Indonesia, covers Singapore and Malaysia, the United Nations has been aroused to call for swift remedy to improve the air quality in Southeast Asia. Reacting to the record high levels of smog that … Continue reading →

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Singapore air pollution hits record high

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution in Singapore has soared to a record high for a third consecutive day, as Indonesia prepares to send planes and helicopters to battle the fires blamed for hazardous levels of smoky haze in three countries. The blazes in … Continue reading →

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New pollution high as haze chokes Singapore

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Pollution levels reached a new record high for a third day in a row in Singapore, as smoky haze from fires in Indonesia shrouded the city state. The Pollutant Standards Index PSI hit 401 at 12:00 on Friday 04:00 GMT … Continue reading →

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Singapore smog from Indonesia fire ‘could last weeks’

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Singapore’s prime minister has warned that the haze engulfing the city-state could last for weeks, as air pollution soared to record levels. The pollution standards index peaked at 371 on Thursday, breaking previous records and well above hazardous levels, before … Continue reading →

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