I wonder why grills or barbecues are in the list of exceptions as I doubt many would continue with these culinary treats in the present conditions. As far as I know, grills or barbecues are not common in high rises unless the place has event areas specifically for such cook-outs. That leaves those with landed property having the choice in having the grills or barbecues at their premises. I'm quite sure we're willing to forego grills and barbecues momentarily in the present hazy conditions. They are not a life and death compulsory event.
Those outside Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya meanwhile can continue with open burning activities and we'll see how the wind blows. The short-lived morning rain today has given hope that there might be a respite from the haze. That hope unfortunately will depend a lot on the vagaries of the unpredictable weather. Will mother nature have a heart and help us? As it is, we have brought this situation onto ourselves and know that the solution is within our hands.
That will be like asking for a miracle as the annual haze has been going on for at least a decade and nothing has changed since we found out that the main cause is the open burning in our neighbouring country. In the name of development and progress, we shall endure another haze this year and the next and the next ad infinitum.
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