Weather across Malaysia
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MetMalaysia weighs another cloud seeding as haze worsens and dam levels drop
MetMalaysia is in talks with NADMA to carry out cloud seeding operations to tackle worsening haze and raise water levels at dams. Its deputy director-general (operations), Ambun Dindang, said the operation depends on suitable cloud availability, and stressed the haze comes from forest fires in neighbouring countries, not the volcanic eruption in Java.
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Pahang Sultan orders special rain prayers at all mosques as haze worsens
The Sultan of Pahang has decreed that the state mufti and all mosques hold Solat Hajat and Solat Sunat Istisqa' to seek rain as the haze worsens. At 1pm all five API monitoring stations in Pahang recorded unhealthy readings, with Indera Mahkota highest at 165, followed by Balok Baru (163), Temerloh (160), Jerantut (159) and Rompin (154). The haze is driven by seasonal forest and peatland fires in Indonesia's Borneo and Sumatra.
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King, Queen advise Malaysians to wear masks as haze worsens
Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim and Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah have advised the public to wear face masks and cut outdoor activity as unhealthy air quality from the haze affects Sarawak and parts of Peninsular Malaysia. The statement, posted on the King's official Facebook page, urged senior citizens, children, those with respiratory problems and outdoor workers to take precautions and monitor daily API readings. Smoke from fires in Kalimantan is being blown towards Sarawak by southwesterly winds.
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Haze worsens: 40 areas in Malaysia record unhealthy API, seven in Johor
Air quality deteriorated across Malaysia on Sept 15, with 40 areas recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings as of 6pm. Johan Setia in Selangor topped the list at 189, while Johor had the most affected locations at seven. The Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre expects dry conditions to persist, though showers may improve the haze in some areas.
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LTdL 2026 to go on despite haze, organisers monitor API
Le Tour de Langkawi 2026 will proceed as scheduled, with organisers preparing alternative plans if haze, floods or heavy rain threaten safety. The Malaysian cycling federation president suggested continuing unless foreign teams complain. 38 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy API readings.
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Singapore PSI hits unhealthy levels in four of five regions as haze drifts in from Indonesia
Four of Singapore's five regions recorded unhealthy 24-hour PSI readings on Sep 14, with the central region reaching 136 and the southern region crossing the threshold at 10pm. Singapore's NEA said winds shifting east-southeast were carrying smoke from fires in Kalimantan and southern Sumatra towards the island, and warned dry conditions could keep the haze around. Haze has also affected parts of Sarawak, Peninsular Malaysia and southern Vietnam.
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MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms, heavy rain in 10 states and KL until 9pm
MetMalaysia has issued a warning for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across 10 states and Kuala Lumpur until 9pm today. Affected areas include parts of Kedah, Perak, Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Sarawak and Sabah.
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Selangor monitors API, PSRA exams may be postponed if reading exceeds 200
Selangor is monitoring the haze situation before deciding on the PSRA religious school examinations due to start next Monday. Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari said the exams could be postponed if the Air Pollutant Index exceeds 200, and schools would be closed at that level.
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39 areas record unhealthy API levels as of 4pm
A total of 39 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 4pm today. Johan Setia in Selangor had the highest reading at 188, followed by Shah Alam (173) and Klang (167), while 29 other areas recorded moderate API levels.
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Terengganu education dept orders all schools to postpone outdoor activities as API tops 150
The Terengganu State Education Department has ordered all schools in the state to immediately postpone outdoor activities after API readings exceeded 150 at Paka, Kuala Terengganu and Kemaman. Director Kamsah@Kamal Mohamed said sports, co-curricular programmes, camps and visits are suspended until air quality returns to safe levels, and students must stay indoors.
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Central Singapore records highest PSI as haze persists over a week
Singapore's central region has consistently recorded the highest PSI and PM2.5 readings among the five monitoring regions since Sept 4, reaching 154 at daybreak on Sept 15. Experts attribute this to urban heat and turbulence trapping haze particles from Indonesian forest fires, while dry conditions add local pollutants. All parts of Singapore registered unhealthy air on the morning of Sept 15, the first time since 2019.
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LTdL organisers prepare alternative routes for haze risk
Organisers of Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) 2026 are preparing for possible haze, rain and floods during the race from 27 September to 4 October. LTdL chief operating officer Emir Abdul Jalal said alternative routes are ready and any decision will follow UCI rules, including stopping or cancelling a stage if API readings are too high. PKBM president Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill said rider health must come first.
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Sarawak haze eases but Serian, Lubok Antu, Samarahan, Tebedu still unhealthy
Air quality in Sarawak improved on Sept 15, with most monitoring stations recording Moderate API readings, but four locations remained unhealthy: Serian (168), Lubok Antu (152), Samarahan (151) and Tebedu (122). Kuching returned to Moderate at 96. The Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre warned that hotspots and smoke haze in Kalimantan and Sumatra continue to pose a transboundary haze risk.
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Johor haze: Schools limit outdoor activities, unhealthy API in seven areas
Schools in Johor have been advised to limit outdoor activities after seven areas recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings on 15 September. Pasir Gudang recorded the highest at 171, followed by Larkin at 168 and Tangkak at 167. Johor education committee chairman Dr Muhammad Naqib Md Ghazali stressed student health and encouraged mask-wearing and early treatment for those with symptoms.
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Johan Setia records highest API at 188, 47 stations still unhealthy
Air quality across Malaysia remained at unhealthy levels as of 4pm, with Johan Setia in Selangor recording the highest API reading of 188. Cheras, Nilai and Putrajaya followed at 177, 176 and 174 respectively, while 47 stations nationwide stayed in the unhealthy band.
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Sarawak hot spell and haze to last into next month, water levels fall
Sarawak is facing a prolonged hot and dry spell expected to continue into next month, with haze from Indonesian forest fires and falling water levels. Authorities have extinguished about 300 hotspots and are conducting cloud seeding as reservoirs drop to critical levels.
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API readings exceed 150 at three Terengganu stations
Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at three monitoring stations in Terengganu - Paka, Kuala Terengganu and Kemaman - simultaneously exceeded 150. Air quality expert Assoc Prof Azman Azid of UniSZA said the increase suggests possible regional pollutant transport and requires further analysis including hotspot data and the MyCMAQ model.
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Pahang haze worsens, all five API stations record unhealthy readings
Hazy conditions and reduced visibility hit several areas in Pahang today, with all five API monitoring stations in the state recording unhealthy readings. Indera Mahkota in Kuantan recorded 164, the highest in Pahang since the haze began, and schools in Kuantan have suspended outdoor co-curricular activities. A state committee chairman advised residents to limit outdoor activity, avoid open burning and wear masks.
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Cross-border haze from Kalimantan: 38 areas in Malaysia record unhealthy API
Forest and land fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, have produced 1,437 hotspots, with Central Kalimantan recording the highest number at 689. Cross-border haze has spread to Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore, causing 38 areas in Malaysia to record unhealthy API readings as of 9am Tuesday. Firefighting operations continue with 53 aircraft and three CH-47 Chinook helicopters from Japan.
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Sarawak API: Serian highest at 181 as five areas stay unhealthy
Air quality across five locations in Sarawak remained in the unhealthy range at 1pm on Tuesday, though readings improved slightly from 9am. Serian recorded the highest API at 181, followed by Samarahan at 159 and Kuching at 149. Most other stations recorded moderate readings, while Bario stayed in the good range.
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Welfare Dept upgrades evacuation centres for disabled ahead of monsoon
The Welfare Department is upgrading temporary evacuation centres nationwide to better serve persons with disabilities during the monsoon season. Its director-general Datuk Che Murad Sayang Ramjan said the improvements include dedicated spaces and sign language interpreters, after a state-level PPS management simulation at the Sungai Jawi multipurpose hall in Nibong Tebal. More than 9,000 PPS have been identified nationwide and 6,000 volunteers are trained for mobilisation.
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Kalimantan hotspots jump to 808, MetMalaysia warns of haze risk
Hotspots in Kalimantan rose from 301 on Sept 12 to 808 on Sept 14, raising the risk of transboundary haze reaching Malaysia during the Southwest Monsoon. MetMalaysia says the situation depends on open burning in Indonesia and wind direction, with humid conditions in western Sarawak expected to soften the impact this week.
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Haze worsens: 38 areas in Malaysia record unhealthy API, Serian highest at 188
Air quality across 38 areas in Malaysia fell into the unhealthy range on Tuesday morning, with Serian in Sarawak recording the highest API reading of 188. Johor had the most affected areas, while the Klang Valley, Negeri Sembilan and Penang also saw elevated readings. Singapore's five regions also entered unhealthy air quality for the first time since 2019.
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Haze from Indonesia wildfires blankets Singapore, Malaysia
Smoke from wildfires in Indonesia has pushed Singapore's air quality to unhealthy levels across all five regions for the first time since 2019. Malaysia has also been hit, with the National Day speech moved indoors in late August and a state of emergency declared for part of Sarawak. The ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre warns the transboundary haze risk will stay escalated.