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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — Eight areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air quality as of 6pm today, with Serian IPD in S...

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 25 — Schools in Johor will reopen in phases, with the first phase on Monday (tomorrow) and Tuesda...

KUCHING, Oct 25 — Twenty-seven schools in the Tebedu district of Serian will be closed tomorrow due to haze, follo...

BAGAN DATUK, Oct 25 — Malaysia remains committed to its offer of assistance to Indonesia to address the transbound...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — With lunchtime approaching, Gerai Masakan Panas Che Daud in Taman Sri Rampai would normally...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — Twelve areas recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings as of 10 am today, with...

At 6am, the 24-hour PSI readings ranged from 105 to 142, while hourly the PM2.5 readings ranged from 58 to 78.

Though the hotspot and smoke haze situation may improve in areas experiencing showers, it may continue to stay elevated in areas experiencing prolonged periods of dry weather, "with a continued risk of transboundary haze occurrence", NEA said on Sunday.

At 3pm, the 24-hour PSI readings ranged from 96 to 119.

At 2pm, the 24-hour PSI readings ranged from 97 to 121, while the hourly PM2.5 readings ranged from 24 to 51.

At noon, the 24-hour PSI readings ranged from 97 to 126, while the hourly PM2.5 readings ranged from 16 to 42.

At 9am, the 24-hour PSI readings ranged from 102 to 135, while the hourly PM2.5 readings ranged from 28 to 40.

At 7am, the 24-hour PSI readings ranged from 104 to 140, while hourly the PM2.5 readings ranged from 44 to 62.

A test reveals worse air quality indoors than outside, while product testing shows that some expired masks still filter particles effectively. Talking Point finds out from experts why neither finding tells the whole story.

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu's comments came after videos of blackish rainwater were circulated on social media.

Authorities cited improving air quality and expected rainfall, with health and safety measures including mask-wearing to accompany the reopening.

NEA had issued notices to 10 Singapore-registered firms on Friday (Oct 23) to seek documents and information as part of its efforts to address transboundary haze pollution.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Air quality deteriorated further this afternoon, with 23 monitoring stations recording unhe...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Air quality deteriorated across several states this morning, with 21 monitoring stations br...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — While haze exposure poses health risks to the general population, high-risk groups such as...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Haze pushed air quality to hazardous levels in parts of the country this year, with the Air...

Showers are forecast over Singapore and the surrounding region on Saturday, said NEA, although smoke haze could continue to be transported from Sumatra.

The notices are an important next step in establishing the facts and gathering the evidence to determine whether companies have contributed to the haze, says Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu.

The specialist panel will comprise law firms, audit firms and investigative firms with expertise in conducting cross-border inquiries and investigations, says the Ministry of Law.

Jacaranda trees are turning parks and streets purple across Sydney, sparking a frenzied rush of photographers and weddings.

From unexpected breakouts to dry, irritated skin, haze may be affecting your complexion more than you realise. Find out how air pollution impacts your skin and what you can do to protect it.

Smog-choked city-state is threatening groups behind land burning in Indonesia

Sony Pictures Television has sealed a multiyear, first-look deal with content creator Thea Von Engelbrechten, who’s behind the popular “Moletown Drama” social platforms — which boast 2.5 million TikTok followers and 1 million Instagram followers. As part of the deal, Sony has the first-look rights to develop and produce original series from Von Engelbrechten

ASEAN's consensus-driven approach and a lack of enforcement mechanisms make legal action difficult, experts say.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 22 — Malaysia will introduce several transformative measures to strengthen efforts to tackle transb...

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 22 — Malaysia urges Indonesia to take firm and effective action to tackle fires contributing to tra...

A typical head of iceberg lettuce from Malaysia is now about 50 per cent smaller than usual, says a wholesaler.

Singaporeans who did not collect masks in the first round can pick up both batches at once from community clubs.

A chemical storage facility in Toledo, Ohio, leaked chemicals over a wide residential area on Wednesday. Everyone within a one-mile radius was told to evacuate, and those within three miles were under orders to shut their windows and stay inside, pets included. Ash-har Quraishi has more information.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Authorities should examine how much ship emissions contribute to air pollution around major...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Schools in the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, as well as in Selangor, N...

Weeks of haze have left thousands unwell in Indonesia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — The Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Health (JKPK) will submit a memorandum regard...