Sarawak to Declare Emergency at API 500 as Haze Crisis Deepens
Sarawak has set an Air Pollutant Index threshold of 500 to trigger emergency measures including widespread office closures. Cloud seeding operations are scheduled to begin September 3.
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Pahang's Forest Degazettement Follows State Procedures, Says Menteri Besar
Pahang's Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail has defended the state government's degazettement procedures for Permanent Forest Reserves, emphasizing they follow strict controls and prescribed conditions rather than arbitrary decisions.
Malaysia Needs Proactive Haze Forecasting System, Says Air Quality Expert
A Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin researcher urges Malaysia to shift from reactive crisis management to predictive haze forecasting, integrating existing data to detect pollution risks 48-72 hours in advance and reduce respiratory illnesses.
Malaysia Readies Cabinet Escalation Plan As Haze Threatens National Day Celebrations
Malaysia's Natural Resources Ministry says it will refer 2026 National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations to Cabinet if regional haze deteriorates further, citing public safety priorities amid current air quality challenges.
Malaysia and Indonesia Deepen Haze-Fighting Alliance Amid Climate Concerns
Malaysia and Indonesia are intensifying cooperation to address transboundary haze, committing to enhanced monitoring, stricter enforcement against open burning, and potential cross-border cloud seeding amid climate challenges.
Malaysia records 18,432 open burning cases in first seven months of 2023; 62 high-risk zones identified
Malaysia's fire and rescue authorities have documented nearly 18,500 open burning cases in the first seven months of the year, nearly double the previous year's tally. Sixty-two locations nationwide face significant risk of large-scale fires.
Malaysia to Study Japan's Waste Management Model for Circular Economy Push
Malaysia is drawing on Japan's advanced waste management practices to accelerate its shift toward a circular economy, with a proposed MoU aiming to facilitate knowledge and technology exchange between the two countries.
Malaysia Pushes ASEAN to Brace for Intensifying El Nino Threat
Malaysia's environmental ministry is formally requesting ASEAN members strengthen defences against an intensifying El Nino phenomenon, warning of prolonged dry conditions and escalating transboundary haze risks affecting the region.
Penang Set to Restrict Outdoor Activities If Air Quality Deteriorates Further
Penang authorities are prepared to halt outdoor activities at schools and other venues should air pollutant levels deteriorate, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced. Current readings remain moderate across the state.
Malaysia Must Shift To Preventive Strategy Against Transboundary Haze, Says Lee Lam Thye
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye urges Malaysia to adopt preventive rather than reactive approaches to transboundary haze, citing deteriorating air quality in Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia as an early warning sign.
Selangor Ready to Adjust SUKMA 2026 Schedule If Air Quality Deteriorates
Selangor's Menteri Besar has pledged the state will take decisive action regarding the 2026 Malaysia Games if air pollution reaches unhealthy thresholds, with the Johan Setia area currently experiencing degraded air quality.
Malaysia's Malayan Tiger Population Bouncing Back Thanks to BP3 Conservation Drive
Malaysia's Malayan tiger population is showing signs of recovery following the launch of the Biodiversity Protection and Patrol programme in 2019, driven by intensified enforcement patrols, increased arrests of poachers, and expanded protected forest areas.