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24 stories across Malaysia, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
Sarawak haze worsens as four areas record hazardous API readings
Sarawak's air quality deteriorated significantly, with four areas recording hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 4pm today. The worsening haze has raised health concerns for residents in the affected regions.
Four areas in Sarawak record dangerous API levels
Four areas in Sarawak recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at dangerous levels as of 4pm, with Serian District Police Headquarters recording the highest reading of 445.
El Niño drought bites, Sarawak deploys 119 tankers to keep taps flowing
Sarawak's Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication, along with the Rural Water Supply Department, has deployed 119 water tankers to address water shortages caused by the El Niño drought. The initiative aims to ensure continuous water supply to affected areas in the state.
DOE: Malaysia haze worsens amid 324 Kalimantan hotspots, four Sarawak areas hazardous
Malaysia's air quality deteriorated sharply, with four areas in Sarawak recording hazardous API readings due to haze from 324 hotspots in Kalimantan. The DOE reported worsening conditions across the country.
'His leg is still injured': Concern grows as elephant Sulong reappears in Gerik
An injured wild elephant named Sulong has reappeared in Gerik, Perak, raising concerns as its leg remains injured. The elephant's long journey along Malaysia's East-West Highway has captured public attention, with growing worry over its condition.
Haze: Serian, Kuching, Samarahan, Sri Aman record hazardous API readings at 5pm
Sarawak's air quality deteriorated, with four monitoring stations in Serian, Kuching, Samarahan, and Sri Aman recording hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 5pm today.
World leaders need to see rising oceans in Pacific
UN deputy secretary-general Amina Mohammed highlighted that rising seas in the Pacific are the 'other side of the story' after deadly floods in Nepal, urging world leaders to witness the impact firsthand.
Serian API nears 500 as four Sarawak areas hit hazardous levels
Air pollution in Serian, Sarawak, reached a hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 476, nearing the 500 maximum, with four areas in Sarawak hitting hazardous levels. The worsening haze has prompted health warnings and calls for residents to stay indoors.
Mount Sinabung erupts, spews ash 3.5km high
Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra, Indonesia, erupted on Monday morning, spewing volcanic ash about 3.5 kilometers above its summit.
Moung Sinabung erupts, spews ash 3.5km above summit
Mount Sinabung in Indonesia's North Sumatra province erupted on Monday morning, sending a thick column of volcanic ash about 3.5 kilometers above its summit. The event highlights ongoing volcanic activity in the region.
Nepal toll surges as rescuers struggle through 'unimaginable' disaster
Rescuers in Nepal continue searching through mud and debris for a sixth day after glacial floods from the China-Nepal border caused a devastating disaster, with nearly 5,000 people reported missing.
Nestle Malaysia Strengthens Commitment through Beach and Underwater Cleanup Initiative
Nestle Malaysia's Beach and Underwater Cleanup Initiative, which began in 2019, has been expanded to include environmental conservation, education, and community engagement to protect the country's coastal and marine ecosystems.
Sarawak to carry out cloud seeding Sept 3 to 5 as haze worsens, four water plants shut
Sarawak will conduct cloud seeding from September 3 to 5 to mitigate worsening haze conditions, which have led to the shutdown of four water treatment plants in the region.
Sarawak says no emergency unless API breaches 500, Serian readings remain hazardous
Sarawak will only declare a state of emergency if the Air Pollutant Index (API) reaches 500 or above, as Serian continues to record hazardous readings. The state government is monitoring the situation closely.
Japan eyes city near Tokyo as possible nuclear waste disposal site
Japan has selected a city near Tokyo as a potential site for nuclear waste disposal. The selection process spans about 20 years in three stages, with preliminary surveys offering subsidies up to US$13 million.
Zahid: Cloud seeding targets haze-hit areas and dams with falling water levels
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that cloud seeding operations are targeting haze-affected areas and dams with falling water levels in Malaysia. The initiative aims to mitigate air pollution and address water supply concerns.
DOE: Transboundary haze thickens 1,211 hotspots detected in southern Asean, mostly in Kalimantan
The Department of Environment (DOE) reported that transboundary haze has thickened as 1,211 hotspots were detected across southern Asean, mostly in Kalimantan. The hotspots are contributing to deteriorating air quality in Malaysia, prompting monitoring and potential health advisories.
Haze worsens as Serian hits 412, while Samarahan and Kuching record hazardous API levels
Haze conditions in Sarawak have worsened, with Serian, Samarahan, and Kuching recording hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) levels. The readings indicate severe air quality, prompting health concerns for residents.
Three Malaysians among 261 foreign nationals unaccounted for after Gyirong mudslide at China‑Nepal border
Three Malaysians are among 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries unaccounted for after a mudslide in Gyirong, China, near the Nepal border. The incident has prompted international concern and search efforts.
Serian tops hazardous API chart at 364, multiple Sarawak districts suffer worsening air
Serian in Sarawak recorded a hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 364 as of 8am, with multiple districts in the state experiencing worsening air quality due to ongoing haze.
Air quality worsens, two Sarawak stations breach very unhealthy levels, 29 areas nationwide unhealthy
Air quality in Malaysia has deteriorated, with two stations in Sarawak reaching very unhealthy API levels and 29 areas nationwide recording unhealthy readings. The situation highlights worsening haze conditions across the country.
Smoke from West Kalimantan pushes four Sarawak locations into ‘very unhealthy’ zone
Four locations in Sarawak recorded 'very unhealthy' air quality due to smoke from West Kalimantan, Indonesia. The haze affected areas in Sarawak as of noon on Saturday, prompting health concerns.
DOE: Sri Aman’s API hits 221 as 28 areas nationwide record unhealthy air quality
The Department of Environment reported that Sri Aman, Sarawak, recorded an Air Pollutant Index (API) of 221, a very unhealthy level, as 28 areas nationwide experienced unhealthy air quality. The haze conditions are attributed to ongoing forest fires and transboundary smoke.