In haze-hit Johor, staying indoors is a luxury delivery riders cannot afford

Their livelihoods depend on being out on the road, even as the polluted air takes a toll on their health.

As air quality reached very unhealthy levels in several parts of the state last week, riders reported sore throats, stinging eyes and other symptoms, leaving some to weigh the cost of fewer deliveries against the risks of prolonged exposure.

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