Increase in number of hotspots in Sumatra, Kalimatan, says DOE

PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The ongoing forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, Indonesia are still contributing to the transboundary haze and hike in Air Pollutant Index (API) in all areas of the peninsula, Sarawak and western Sabah, according to the Environment Department (DOE).

Number of areas with unhealthy API readings rises to 38

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The number of areas with unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings has risen to 38 as at 8am Sunday (Sept 22) compared to only 18 yesterday.

PAS wants to work with GPS

MIRI: PAS wants to forge a working relationship with Sarawak’s ruling parties from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) that is made up of all races and ethnic groups, says Sarawak PAS state commissioner Jofri Jaraiee.

In good hands

Perhilitan officers preparing to transport a wild male elephant (centre), which was tamed with the help of two female domesticated elephants named Suria (left) and Abot, from Jertih, Terengganu, to Taman Negara, Pahang. The 20-year-old wild elephant was caught after villagers voiced their safety concerns to Perhilitan.

MMEA: Vietnamese vessel intervened in boat seizure

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) said a Vietnamese fisheries vessel had tried to stop them from seizing a compatriot’s boat, which was fishing illegally in waters off Terengganu.

Syarman hopes to get his act right in Razak Cup

KUALA LUMPUR: Youngster Syarman Mat Tee (pic) wants to raise his game a notch higher for Terengganu in the Razak Cup to win a place in the Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Baru from Oct 12-19.

PAS wants to work with Sarawak GPS government

MIRI: PAS says the party wants to forge a working relationship with Sarawak state ruling parties from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).

MMEA face off with Viet counterpart over encroaching fishing boat

PETALING JAYA: A Vietnamese fishing vessel was detained for encroaching into Malaysian waters despite attempts by a Vietnamese enforcement agency boat to stop local authorities from effecting the arrest.

Nearly 300 exhibitors at MATTA Fair Penang

GEORGE TOWN: The coming Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair Penang 2019 has received overwhelming response with 293 exhibitors confirming their participation.

Oil palm planters in the line of fire