Haze: Eight areas record unhealthy API as of 10am
Eight areas recorded Air Pollutant Index readings at unhealthy levels, with Cheras registering the highest reading of 157.
Mon Oct 09 2023
Southeast Asian ministers commit to eventual elimination of crop burning
The pledge comes as air quality hit unhealthy levels in several parts of Malaysia and after weeks of elevated pollution in Indonesia.
Fri Oct 06 2023
Smog blankets Bangkok and 42 provinces as air pollution hit unhealthy level
Smog blankets Bangkok and 42 provinces in Thailand as PM2.5 particles had exceeded the safe level of 50 microgrammes per cubic metre (ug/m3) on Friday.
Sat Feb 04 2023
Haze spreads further
The current haze has spread to more parts of the country.
Tue Oct 20 2015
API reading in KL exceeds 200 late Saturday
With a reading of 213, the Air Pollutant Index (API) in Batu Muda, Kuala Lumpur has reached a 'very unhealthy' level late Saturday.
Sat Oct 03 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
Singapore haze hits "very unhealthy" range
The haze in Singapore continues to worsen today hitting the "very unhealthy" level despite some improvement earlier following light showers on Monday night.
Tue Sep 29 2015
UTM postpone all classes tomorrow
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has postponed all classes at UTM Johor Baharu tomorrow due to the haze as the Air Pollutant Index (API) in the state reached unhealthy levels.
Mon Sep 28 2015
Schools in Pahang, Tanjung Malim also ordered to be closed Monday
The Education Department has ordered all schools in Pahang and Tanjung Malim, Perak to be closed on Monday as the Air Pollutants Index (API) readings there reached unhealthy level.
Sun Sep 27 2015
API in Pontianak reaches over 1,000
The local authorities have yet to declare a state of emergency in that province, as they declared for Riau province.
Wed Sep 16 2015
No need for cloud seeding now - Met DG
The Met Dept said cloud seeding will only be conducted if the API in a certain area reaches unhealthy level for 72 consecutive hours.
Fri Sep 11 2015
Seven areas record unhealthy API reading as at noon
Air quality in seven areas remained at unhealthy level as at noon today.
Tue Sep 08 2015
Air quality nationwide sees improvement
The API in Sibu and Sri Aman in Sarawak, which had API at the unhealthy level on Wednesday, was the moderate API level of 95 and 82.
Thu Jul 31 2014
Air quality unhealthy at nine locations as at noon
Air quality was at the unhealthy level in nine areas in the country as at noon while the rest recorded good to moderate API readings.
Tue Jul 29 2014
Raya celebrated in sombre mood in wake of air tragedies
Apart from the air tragedies the haze that obscured the sun and pummelled air quality to an unhealthy level also created a sombre mood.
Mon Jul 28 2014
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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