#haze

COMMENT | Transboundary haze episodes regularly descend into political finger-pointing among the countries involved.

CEO Darrel Webber says they will talk to gov't about possibility of early publication of the maps.

Malaysia is preparing a cabinet paper on the need to create a Transboundary Pollution Act.

It alleges that the multinational is responsible for some of the plantation fires in Indonesia.

Majority of the areas recorded ‘moderate’ readings as at 7am - Environment Department.

The international system is such that one country cannot interfere in the internal affairs of another country, he tells a forum.

UPDATED 5.18PM | Probe follows Greenpeace claim that Genting plantations burnt 8,100ha in 2015-2018.

Only one station registers unhealthy numbers, 67 show moderate-quality air.

The current El Nino weather pattern exacerbates the annual dry season and helps create a haze across the region.

As for China nationals cancelling their vacations, Mohammadin Ketapi claims it is just a small number.

Nadma: The authorities will help evacuate 280 M'sian students in Pekanbaru and Jambi.   

Aside from Johan Setia Klang, 19 stations along the West coast of peninsula have reported unhealthy readings.

The Education Ministry says any changes or new information would be relayed from time to time.

Another focus is on developing a farming method that does not rely on open burning.  

From Sept 15 to 21, there were 1,265 asthma cases reported compared with 1,222 the week before.

Fisherfolk from three villages forced to fish nearer to the coast while waiting for haze to disappear.

LETTER | LLRC calls for deterrent enforcement measures to punish culprits responsible for the haze with sentences that match the severity of their crimes.

Following the haze, the tourists turn their attention to other Asean countries.