Smog clouds the sustainability of Asian cities
Asian cities are increasingly falling victim to unhealthy air quality levels and this does not bode well for long-term sustainability.
Sun Jan 14 2024
Open fires cause unhealthy air quality - Tuan Ibrahim
Open fires have been identified as the cause of unhealthy air quality in some areas in the country.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Unhealthy air quality only in 12 areas as of 9am
Only 12 areas have recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings as of 9 am today, compared to 22 last night.
Sun Oct 25 2015
LTSAH runway temporarily closed due to very bad haze
The runway at the Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (LTSAH) has been temporarily closed from 7am today due to the haze which recorded very unhealthy air quality.
Thu Oct 22 2015
Six areas in Perlis, Kedah and Penang record very unhealthy air quality
The air quality worsened this morning with six areas in Perlis, Kedah and Penang recording Air Pollutant Index (API) readings indicating very unhealthy air quality as at 9am today.
Thu Oct 22 2015
Only Port Dickson records unhealthy air quality
As of 9am Wednesday, Port Dickson recorded an API of 104 while 36 other areas nationwide recorded moderate API readings.
Wed Oct 07 2015
27 areas record unhealthy API as at 8pm
The number of areas recording poor Air Pollutant Index (API) readings is steadily increasing, with 27 areas having unhealthy air quality as at 8pm Saturday.
Sat Oct 03 2015
Air quality in Samarahan, Kuala Selangor remain unhealthy at 9am
At 9am today both areas recorded unhealthy air quality levels with API readings of 112 and 109 respectively.
Thu Oct 01 2015
Unhealthy air quality persists in Singapore
The haze situation in Singapore improved slightly on Thursday but the air quality remained at the unhealthy level.
Thu Oct 01 2015
Less than 5km visibility to persist until Saturday
According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department, the condition is dangerous to sea vessels without navigational equipment.
Thu Oct 01 2015
18 areas record unhealthy air quality
Eighteen areas recorded unhealthy air quality as at 9 am today, compared with 11 areas at 7 pm last night.
Wed Sep 30 2015
Unhealthy air quality in only 8 areas this morning
Only eight areas in the country recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9 am this morning, compared to nine at 10 pm last night.
Tue Sep 29 2015
Haze: UiTM postpones lectures at all branch campuses in Selangor Monday
Lectures at all UiTM branch campuses in Selangor tomorrow will be postponed because of the very unhealthy air quality due to the haze today.
Sun Sep 27 2015
Now 19 areas having unhealthy air quality
At 5pm today, 19 areas in Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak recorded unhealthy air quality as compared to 18 at 2pm.
Sun Sep 13 2015
5 areas record unhealthy air quality as of 9am
Five areas recorded unhealthy air quality as of 9 am.
Fri Sep 11 2015
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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