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
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
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024