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Delhi battles severe pollution every winter as cold, heavy air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from farm fires set off illegally.

Air pollution caused by crop-related burning, industrial pollution and heavy traffic, and a smoky haze covered Bangkok's skyline.

MACC's Nur Aida Arifin said the matter was revealed by ex-1MDB CEO, Mohd Hazem Abdul Rahman.

Asian cities are increasingly falling victim to unhealthy air quality levels and this does not bode well for long-term sustainability.

Governments, civil society and the international community need to work fast to combat the threat of smoke haze in Southeast Asia.

Despite some progress in improving air quality, Malaysia needs policies to combat new challenges including climbing transport emissions.

Conditions were expected to improve from Saturday evening, when a cold wave of air is expected to blow over the country.

The environment ministry said diplomatic approach via negotiations is a better way to "collectively address" haze issues involving borders.

A combination of lower temperatures, still wind and crop stubble burning in neighbouring farm states has caused a spike in air pollutants.

It holds that complex natural systems evolve to states of greater patterning, diversity and complexity.

All landowners have been advised to closely monitor all areas which easily and frequently catch fire, said Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

Eight areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded unhealthy API readings, with Klang in Selangor recording the highest reading of 159.

Malaysia currently produces 63 per cent of rice for local consumption, with the balance imported from India, Thailand Vietnam.

Fighting was still raging at seven or eight locations inside Israel captured by the fighters, who killed 700 Israelis and seized hostages.

Israeli military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus said the country had called in around 100,000 soldiers.

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.

A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.

The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.

Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.