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the twin tower seen in the haze... - Kuala Lumpur

the twin tower seen in the haze...

Haze Hazard Weather, Climate & The Environment Review

The hazy is an annual affair in Malaysia, affecting both East & Peninsular Malaysia...

Each year, uncontrolled slash-and-burn practices by famers, plantation owners and loggers in Sumatra and Kalimantan (both islands in Indonesia and bordering Malaysia) send haze into neighbouring countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Thailand... The annual haze phenomenon is at its worst during the dry season from July to October... Where the hazy will cover is dependent on the direction of the wind... It can go as far as the Pacific islands...

The air quality is measured by the air pollution index... with the following reading indications:

000 - 050 ~ good
051 - 100 ~ moderate
101 - 200 ~ unhealthy

201 - 300 ~ very unhealthy
> 301 ~ hazardous


The poor air quality will result in increases in acute respiratory tract infection, asthma and conjunctivitis... The public are advised to stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities until the air quality improved... They are also advised to drink a lot of water...

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  • Updated Nov 24, 2008
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the warning!!! - Kuala Lumpur

the warning!!!

Beware of Snatch Thieves

The problem of snatch thieves is still prevalent despite actions by the Police to curb it... Snatch thieves are opportunists who take advantage of carelessness of the public... They usually prey on ladies as they snatch their handbags... In the city, they usually ride by on motor cycles with pillion passengers who will snatch the handbag and make their escape... There are many cases where the victim is injured (some seriously with head injuries) when they fall while hanging on to their handbags... Some of the victims may end up in a coma or even death...

Ladies should be aware of her surroundings at all times... They should have their handbags close to their bodies when they walk along the pavements...

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  • Written Nov 24, 2008
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a pedestrian bridge... - Kuala Lumpur

a pedestrian bridge...

Use the Overhead Pedestrian Bridge Traffic & Roads Review

Jay walking is an offence in Malaysia... so use the pedestrian bridge when you wish to cross the road... although you can be fined (on the spot) of MYR200 if you are caught crossing the road within 100m of a pedestrian bridge, it is seldom enforced... but for your own safety please do use the pedestrian bridge... for Malaysian drivers are mainly ex-F1 drivers... so beware...

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  • Written Jan 5, 2006
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