Transboundary haze law considered
KUALA LUMPUR: The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry is examining mechanisms to draft specific legislation addressing the issue of transboundary haze, including considering the approach implemented by Singapore.
S’wak smog lingers while Klang Valley eases up
PETALING JAYA: Air quality in parts of Sarawak remained unhealthy yesterday, with Samarahan recording the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading as at 6pm.
Four areas in Sarawak record unhealthy API as at 11am
PETALING JAYA: Four areas in Sarawak recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at the unhealthy level as of 11am on Friday (Sept 25), with the Serian district police headquarters (IPD) recording the highest reading at 177.
Haze: MMA advises vulnerable groups to limit outdoor activities
PETALING JAYA: Residents in haze-hits areas are urged to take precautions as air quality in Serian reached very unhealthy levels on Thursday (Sept 24).
67 psychiatric patients evacuated as wildfire haze worsens in South Kalimantan
BANJAR: More than 100 psychiatric patients in South Kalimantan have been evacuated as wildfire smoke blanketed the province, reducing visibility, causing traffic accidents and disrupting flights.
Serian records very unhealthy API, 10 other areas categorised as unhealthy
PETALING JAYA: IPD Serian in Sarawak recorded a very unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading as of 8am on Wednesday (Sept 24), as haze conditions continued to grip the state, according to the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS).
No flight disruptions from haze yet, say aviation authorities
PETALING JAYA: No flights in Malaysia have been affected or cancelled due to the haze so far this year, with aviation authorities and airlines continuing to monitor visibility conditions.
Stamping out forest fires
The prolonged hot and dry spell is wreaking havoc around the country with forest, bush and wild grass fires reaching 20,927 cases in the first eight months of this year.
Haze: All schools in Serian to close temporarily on Sept 24
KUCHING: All schools in the Serian district will be temporarily closed on Thursday (Sept 24) following worsening haze conditions that have affected air quality in the area.
Haze: One area in S'wak records very unhealthy API reading, 12 others at unhealthy levels as of 6pm
KUALA LUMPUR: Serian IPD in Sarawak recorded a very unhealthy Air Pollution Index (API) reading of 201 while 12 others recorded unhealthy API readings as of 6pm Wednesday (Sept 23).
