Cross-border haze not expected to occur soon - MetMalaysia
Cross-border haze from east and central Kalimantan, Indonesia is not expected to hit the country soon, said the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
Sat Jul 04 2020
Avoid open burning or face the music - Wan Junaidi
Based on the report by the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) issued yesterday, there were two hotspots detected in the country, namely in Pahang and Terengganu.
Sun May 07 2017
ASEAN agrees to enhance information sharing, prevent haze
This matter was agreed upon in the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution in Hanoi, Vietnam last Thursday.
Mon Nov 02 2015
Air quality nationwide deteriorates due to transboundary haze - Wan Junaidi
The ASMC had detected 68 hotspots in Kalimantan and 10 hotspots in Sumatera while another was detected in Pahang.
Sun Oct 18 2015
Environment minister expresses grave concern as more hotspots detected
Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has expressed his grave concern over the deteriorating air quality in the country, as more hotspots in Sumatra have been detected.
Wed Sep 02 2015
Haze: Malaysia calls for immediate action by Indonesia
Malaysia has called for immediate action by Indonesia to extinguish and prevent further land and forest fires in Central Sumatra, Indonesia, that were responsible for the cross-border haze.
Wed Jun 25 2014
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
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Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
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Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
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Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
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Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
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