Tackling the haze crisis in Malaysia
The haze has been a recurring environmental issue for the country, dating back several decades.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Southeast Asian haze crisis killed more than 100,000: Study
A smog outbreak in Southeast Asia last year may have caused more than 100,000 premature deaths, according to a new study released Monday.
Mon Sep 19 2016
Haze should be addressed at ASEAN level - Health Minister
Malaysia should use its status as ASEAN Chairman this year to tackle the haze crisis that has hit the region.
Mon Oct 05 2015
Singapore slams Indonesia over haze response as schools shut
Singapore slammed "shocking" statements from Indonesian officials over the haze crisis as it closed all schools Friday in an emergency measure.
Fri Sep 25 2015
Group mulls suing Malaysian companies allegedly involved in haze crisis
The civil society group, who had threatened to sue the Malaysian government over the haze crisis last week, has also considered to sue the Malaysian companies linked to the open burning in Indonesia.
Sun Jun 30 2013
Dewan Rakyat rejects BN and Pakatan motions to discuss haze issue
Emergency motions to debate the haze crisis in Parliament filed by both Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat leaders were rejected
Wed Jun 26 2013
Group threatens to sue Malaysia government over haze
A civil society group has threatened to sue the Malaysian government for negligence and breach of trust over the haze crisis enveloping the country.
Tue Jun 25 2013
Anifah: Indonesian apology 'not necessary'
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman today saluted Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for his apology on the haze crisis in Malaysia and Singapore.
Tue Jun 25 2013
Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
About 1.84 million people across the besieged Palestinian enclave are living through high levels of acute food insecurity.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024
Father of Malaysian Islamic banking, Abdul Halim Ismail passes away
His dedication and pioneering spirit played an important role in shaping the journey of Bank Islam as well as leaving a lasting impact on the development of Malaysia's Islamic finance industry.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Zayn Malik postpones US tour dates after One Direction bandmate Liam Payne's death
Payne, 31, died on Wednesday after falling from a third-floor hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires, shocking fans of the boy band.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Why voters in a handful of swing states will decide the US presidential election
The contest will almost certainly be decided by just tens of thousands of voters a tiny fraction of the populace in a handful of states.
Sun Oct 20 2024
INSIGHT - Sudan's war risks 'lost generation' of children
A devastating crisis is unfolding in Sudan, where the most vulnerable members of society children are bearing the brunt of the violence.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024