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He added that unlike other F&B businesses that could possibly rely on food delivery order, that was not much of an option for bars like his.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Hawkers are feeling the pinch on their business, as well as on their health.<\/span><\/p>\n Ms Zahirah Amran, 40, who works at hawker stall Abang by Pondok Abang in Clementi, said that business has dropped by about 10 to 20 per cent this week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n “I had a bit of difficulty breathing today as the haze has got worse today. Once I get a break off work, I’m going to try to buy some masks for my children and (me),” she said, adding that she has a 10-year-old son and seven-year-old daughter.<\/span><\/p>\n Food delivery drivers need to brave the elements, but a silver lining is that they may see more demand for food delivery as the haze keeps people indoors.<\/span><\/p>\n “I’m noticing a few more orders today. At least I’ll get to earn more,” said 50-year-old food delivery driver Roy Tham.<\/span><\/p>\n As for Mr Sam, 39, who declined to give his full name, he said he coughed for five minutes “non-stop” due to the haze.<\/span><\/p>\n “On other days I can tahan (Malay for endure), but today I really couldn’t,” he said to CNA outside of a restaurant along Circuit Road.<\/span><\/p>\n He said he might try to cut down the amount of time spent outdoors, but admitted it was difficult to do so as it would adversely impact his income.<\/span><\/p>\n Parents also said they were concerned about the impact of the haze on their young children, and hoped for schools to enhance precautions.<\/span><\/p>\nPAUSE ON OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES<\/h2>\n