Port Dickson, Malaysia - July 20, 2025 Haze from forest fires in several areas of Riau, Indonesia is now moving towards Malaysia Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has confirmed that forest fires in Riau are the cause of haze in several areas of Malaysia. “MET Malaysia does not expect any rainy weather or change in wind direction to reduce the effects of the haze in the next few days. Haze poses a more serious health risk because it contains pollutants that can affect the respiratory system, especially among children, the elderly and asthma sufferers. In terms of effects, fog only affects horizontal visibility of less than 1 kilometer, in the short term and will disappear when the temperature rises. On the other hand, haze can cause short-term health problems such as breathing problems, coughing, runny nose, sore throat and eye pain. The effects of prolonged exposure can increase chronic respiratory diseases, heart disease and skin problems. The haze phenomenon also requires monitoring of the air pollution index Air Pollutant Index (API) by the authorities. The view around the Port Dickson district, and without realizing it the environment was covered in haze with unhealthy readings Air Pollutant Index (API) on 20 July 2025