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MetMalaysia: Haze expected to continue 3 to 5 more days, low rainfall not helping

MetMalaysia: Haze expected to continue 3 to 5 more days, low rainfall not helping

It says situation is worse in the west and south of Sarawak.
SNAPSHOT | Muda slams MPs' Parliament walkout, Haze: Stop open burning, public urged

SNAPSHOT | Muda slams MPs' Parliament walkout, Haze: Stop open burning, public urged

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

Red alert for Southeast Asia over severe transboundary haze risk this year - report

Red alert for Southeast Asia over severe transboundary haze risk this year - report

Report says threat is compounded by El Niño, Indian Ocean Dipole weather phenomena.
Indonesia fighting fires in Kalimantan, Sumatra

Indonesia fighting fires in Kalimantan, Sumatra

Agency commits firefighting equipment, cloud seeding, water-bombing helicopters.
Moderate air quality in most areas, no unhealthy readings - DOE

Moderate air quality in most areas, no unhealthy readings - DOE

Dept to continue monitoring several hotspots in Sabah, Sarawak and Pahang.
Schools to activate online learning if API breaches 200 mark - Fadhlina

Schools to activate online learning if API breaches 200 mark - Fadhlina

State education directors have been told to keep an eye on the API.
Four locations record unhealthy air quality readings as of 10am

Four locations record unhealthy air quality readings as of 10am

Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, and Pahang are affected.
Increase in Sarawak's API reading since Sept 1

Increase in Sarawak's API reading since Sept 1

Serian records unhealthy reading as of 9am today.
'Transboundary haze law impractical without bilateral agreement'

'Transboundary haze law impractical without bilateral agreement'

That’s why I emphasise science-based diplomacy, says Nik Nazmi.
COMMENT | An invisible killer hangs in the air of Asia's cities

COMMENT | An invisible killer hangs in the air of Asia's cities

Urban population increase results in more exposure to harmful pollutants.
COMMENT | Why a transboundary haze law won't ignite

COMMENT | Why a transboundary haze law won't ignite

Govt should focus on M'sian entities operating on Indonesian soil.
Nik Nazmi: Putrajaya not giving up on transboundary haze law yet

Nik Nazmi: Putrajaya not giving up on transboundary haze law yet

Govt still looking for workable solution, collecting feedback from stakeholders.
Govt not serious in tackling transborder haze, says group after law dropped

Govt not serious in tackling transborder haze, says group after law dropped

Greenpeace says such legislation can act as a deterrent.
Transboundary haze law up in smoke

Transboundary haze law up in smoke

Minister tells Parliament govt has identified several difficulties in implementation, enforcement.
Haze: Conjunctivitis, respiratory infections rising in Johor

Haze: Conjunctivitis, respiratory infections rising in Johor

State Health Dept advises public to avoid outdoor activities, drink boiled water.  
Minister: Haze not expected to persist for long

Minister: Haze not expected to persist for long

Five-day forecast transboundary movement to be available soon.
Haze: Eight areas record unhealthy API as of 10am

Haze: Eight areas record unhealthy API as of 10am

Cheras records the highest reading at 157. 
COMMENT | Hold oil palm companies accountable for haze

COMMENT | Hold oil palm companies accountable for haze

Assess ESG reports submitted by companies to Bursa Malaysia.
Schools can close if API exceeds 200 - deputy education minister

Schools can close if API exceeds 200 - deputy education minister

School management merely needs to inform the district education office.
NGO: M'sia-Indonesia should stop blaming each other over haze

NGO: M'sia-Indonesia should stop blaming each other over haze

The two countries urged to work together to solve recurring issue.
Transboundary haze: M'sia awaiting response from Indonesia

Transboundary haze: M'sia awaiting response from Indonesia

This is concerning cooperation to tackle the problem.
Haze: Five areas record unhealthy API this morning

Haze: Five areas record unhealthy API this morning

Bukit Rambai in Malacca records the highest reading of 153. 
MP SPEAKS | Govt should enact Transboundary Haze Act

MP SPEAKS | Govt should enact Transboundary Haze Act

It will compel Malaysian plantation companies abroad to be more accountable. 
LETTER | Transboundary haze: Managing Asean’s wicked problem

LETTER | Transboundary haze: Managing Asean’s wicked problem

We must resolve this pollution problem once and for all.