The problem, however, would not be serious enough to affect the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), said RAM Hold- ings Group chief economist Dr Yeah Kim Leng.
He said tourism, leisure and restaurant businesses stood to lose the most at this point.
“Malaysians only need to worry if the haze grows to hazardous levels over the next few weeks or months,” he said.
Dr Yeah said the losses in the current haze situation could be in the millions of ringgit but “not hundreds of millions”.
He also pointed out that reduced sunshine could have negative effects on plantations, while critical haze levels could delay construction projects.
so keep your health in great shape due this haze.
