METMalaysia dismisses claim Anak Krakatau sulphur dioxide entered Malaysian airspace
Malaysia's meteorological agency METMalaysia has dismissed a viral social media claim that sulphur dioxide from Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano had entered Malaysian airspace. The agency said the circulating image was based on a model and did not reflect actual conditions, with prevailing winds showing material moving towards the Indian Ocean. Indonesia's BMKG also confirmed volcanic ash was not moving towards Malaysia as of Sept 8.