9 stories within reach of Nepal, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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.
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.
SPAN reports that 37 of Malaysia's 49 major dams are at critical or warning levels due to El Nino, with one dam critical and nine at warning level, putting pressure on raw water reserves. The agency urges water conservation as dry weather persists.
Malaysia continues to experience haze as 19 air quality monitoring stations record 'unhealthy' air pollutant index levels, affecting multiple areas across the country.
Air quality across Malaysia deteriorated this morning, with 18 areas including Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings. The worsening haze has raised concerns about public health and environmental conditions.
Malaysia continues to experience severe haze, with 17 air quality monitoring stations recording unhealthy readings. The Department of Environment reports persistent air pollution across multiple states, prompting health advisories for the public.
Lee Lam Thye urges Asean leaders to urgently review the Asean Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution, calling for an enforceable action plan to tackle recurring haze issues. He emphasizes the need for stronger regional cooperation and legal mechanisms to hold parties accountable.
Malaysia's haze crisis persists, with 30 air monitoring stations recording 'Unhealthy' API levels, particularly affecting Sarawak and the Klang Valley. The article reports on the ongoing air quality deterioration across the country.
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.