Weather news in Mahkamah Majistret Balik Pulau

1. Penang air quality stays good to moderate despite Minden station hitting unhealthy API

   5 hours ago The Malaysian Reserve Minden Station, Penang 8.4 km

   Penang's air quality has remained at a good to moderate level, helped by intermittent rain, according to state environment committee chairman Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo. However, the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at the Minden Station reached the unhealthy category this afternoon, with readings between 82 and 142. The official attributed the situation to hotspots in Sumatra and Kalimantan, and advised the public to rely on official API readings and avoid open burning.

2. Penang's Minden air quality hits unhealthy API of 142, exco says

   7 hours ago Malay Mail Minden, Penang 7.9 km

   Air quality in Minden, Penang island, reached an unhealthy level today, with the API reading climbing to 142 at 3pm. The state exco attributed the haze to increased hotspots in Sumatra and Kalimantan, and advised the public to reduce outdoor activities.