Pictures of Haze in Kuala Lumpur

Pictures of various locations in Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley areas that have been affected by haze. For example, the visibility of KLCC and KL Tower were reduced significantly due to haze and smoke that produce burning smell.

Haze seems to be an annual event for Malaysia. Since the middle of the month of June 2013, haze reappeared which is originated from Kalimantan, Indonesia due to unethical open burning acts by palm oil planter and companies. The situation became worsen due to dry season.

Malaysia PM Mohd Najib Tun Razak on Sunday, 23 June 2013 declared a state of emergency status in Muar and Ledang of the Johor state after the API readings reached more than 750.