KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has reminded the public, especially those in high-risk groups, to maintain constant vigilance of the current haze situation and heed warnings issued by the relevant agencies.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Central Disaster Management Committee chairman, said the country is currently facing weather changes due to the monsoonal shift, resulting in hot and dry weather as well as haze which has caused unhealthy air quality in some states.
“I have instructed all parties involved in disaster management always to be ready to face any eventuality that may affect the lives of the people,” he said in a Facebook post today.
He also advised the public to constantly check on the latest and authentic information through the Department of Environment’s website as well as that of the Malaysian Meteorological Department, and their social media accounts, or through the myCuaca app.
“May we always be protected from any calamity that can lead to health, property and life-threatening problems,” he added.
— Bernama
