5 Ways Malaysians Can Save Money During The Haze Season

Every time I look outside, I think I’m in Genting.

A new year, but the same old jerebu problem plagues us. The effect of haze on health is significant, especially if one has weak immunity or has experienced prolonged exposure to the polluted air. The most common symptoms include irritation of the eyes, nose and throat in addition to dizziness, stress and headaches. In more serious instances, reduced lung function.

Thinking to buy a costly Chernobyl mask like the Hong Kong protesters to protect you from the haze? Hold your horses! Signature Market is here to provide you with 5 TIPS you could consider during this haze season.


Avoid going outdoors as much as possible. It is best to stay indoors while the air outside is not ideal for breathing. Some might think, stay indoors? We might as well go to the mall and shop then! But going to the mall also means traveling outside whoops… How to solve this problem? Just stay at home, shop online at lower prices (you also save on petrol and parking!!!) and still get to spend time with your precious ones today!

Prepare your own lunch box to office or school (*Update: Schools are closed yaaaay!) not only helps you avoid eating out, but is also the healthier choice. When we prepare our own food, we know exactly what is going in it and can avoid excessive salt, sugar and oil. Many surveys show that we can save money if we skip purchasing lunch at work.

Out of ideas for healthy lunch recipes? Read our Delicious Vegetable Recipes For Every Meal blog post now.

The common ‘surgical mask’ doesn’t work against the haze. It is designed for fluid and blood spills. The mask that works is N95. It can filter up to 95% of the harmful particles, which is our version of Captain America’s Vibranium shield that helps protect us from the haze! One downside is that we might find it harder to breathe. But how can N95 masks help you to save money? It is reusable! N95 masks cannot be cleaned but it can be reused as long as it maintains its structural and functional integrity and the filter material is not physically damaged or soiled.

Bro, stop washing your car during haze-lah! Although it is so sakit to see your car get dirty, but no matter how you wash it, it automatically becomes dusty within half an hour. Wash it when no more haze lah. Save water, save earth. (However, Signature Market will not be responsible for the increase of dirty cars on our roads.)

Since the air becomes much more arid, the need to drink water to keep hydrated is more necessary now than ever. Drinking more water than usual helps prevent dry or itchy throat and also encourages the kidneys to flush out toxins inadvertently absorbed from the polluted environment. But… Skyjuice too plain for your tastes? Buy a pack of our newly launched Monk Fruit Prunella Herbal Tea (夏枯草凉茶) and Eight Treasures Herbal Tea (八宝凉茶) to hydrate yourself! Just pop one sachet into boiling water and serve a family of 5-7 persons. So affordable, so nutritious~






Stay safe & stay awesome! 💚xoxo💚