What's causing the chronic haze across Southeast Asia?
In recent weeks air quality in parts of M'sia and Indonesia has spiked into the red, with indexes consistently showing readings above 150.
Fri Oct 06 2023
Indonesia defends haze-fighting effort after Malaysia urges action
Forest fires in some parts of Indonesia have declined and no haze had been detected moving to M'sia, Indonesia's environment minister said.
Fri Oct 06 2023
Haze: Malaysia awaits response from Indonesia - Nik Nazmi
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said Malaysia has yet to receive any response after sending a letter to Indonesia and hoped to hear from them soon.
Thu Oct 05 2023
It's About YOUth: Prioritising clean air for all
Breathing clean air is a fundamental human right. With the recurrence of haze in the region, Heng Kiah Chun from Greenpeace Southeast Asia and artist Ernest Zacharevic explore how art can serve as a catalyst for environmental change and long-term solutions to combat transboundary haze.
Fri May 05 2023
Transboundary haze-free for Malaysia this year - Wan Junaidi
According to weather indication, wind patterns and actions outlined in fighting forest fire, Malaysia is guaranteed to be free of transboundary haze this year, according to Minister of Natural Resourc
Thu Mar 02 2017
Haze won't be so serious this year - Indonesia
Indonesia assures that drastic action is being taken to combat forest fires in the country.
Thu Aug 11 2016
Asean should revive its high-priority activities to combat haze - DPM
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says some of the activities had been dormant for quite some time due to lack of resources.
Thu Aug 11 2016
Wan Junaidi allays fears of severe haze this year
Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar today allayed fears of a severe transboundary haze occurring this year.
Thu Jul 07 2016
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
Transboundary haze from Sumatera envelopes northern Peninsular
Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi said the haze due to fires in central and southern Sumatera has enveloped several areas on the west coast.
Thu Oct 22 2015
Trans boundary Haze: What are Malaysia's legal options?
Haze: Under the law of torts, a house owner, who starts a fire on purpose or by accident, would be liable for any loss or damage caused to the neighbours. So what legal action can Malaysia take?
Tue Oct 20 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
Malaysia to deploy RMAF assets to help Indonesia put out forest fires
The Defence Ministry will deploy Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) assets to Indonesia as early as today to help put out the forest fires in the country that are causing transboundary haze.
Thu Oct 08 2015
Malaysia drafts haze related laws - Wan Junaidi
The proposed laws differed from Singaporean laws that allowed action to be taken only against Singaporean companies.
Mon Oct 05 2015
Haze: Indonesia has sufficient resources, rejects Singapore's offer of assistance
Indonesia has clarified at a meeting between officials of both countries that it has sufficient resources of its own to tackle the haze.
Fri Oct 02 2015
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024