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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
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.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024