Haze in Animation Upin and IPIN

Abstract

Unmanageable anthropogenic activity able to cause haze. It is known that haze happened naturally. However, uncontrollable of these anthropogenic activities somehow may lead to the occurrence. Air pollution, farming, forest exploration and motor vehicle's smoke emission are among the causes and factors for severe haze. This writing analyses the factors, impacts and ways to overcome the effect of haze that is included in the animation series of Upin dan Ipin. The selected series from Upin dan Ipin is in Season 7 Episode 10 entitled 'Bahaya Jerebu'. This research is using text analysis method and research method that includes reference materials such as articles, journals, thesis and different writing articles. The findings of this research conclude that among the factors that lead to the occurrence of haze in Upin dan Ipin series are open burning and the smoke emission from motor vehicles. Haze manages to give impacts to health, psychology, economy and social matters. There are few suggestions and ways to overcome that has been suggested through this animation to minimize the hazardous haze such as wearing face masks, less outdoor activities and bury waste to avoid open burning. In conclusion, this children animation Upin dan Ipin manage to conveys countless significant messages and good results for the audience in general.

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“…These animations were specifically developed for educational purposes and were not meant for public consumption. This is different from the studies conducted by Mamat & Yaacob (2021) and Mamat et al (2022), which analyzed the animation "Upin and Ipin" using Eko's criticism, focusing on factors, impacts, and methods to reduce the impact of haze pollution. "Upin and Ipin" is a commercially produced animation widely watched in many countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong, and South Korea.…”