Tag Archives: Malaysia

UN concerns with the deteriorating air quality in Southeast Asia

As the blanket of haze, emanating from Indonesia, covers Singapore and Malaysia, the United Nations has been aroused to call for swift remedy to improve the air quality in Southeast Asia. Reacting to the record high levels of smog that … Continue reading

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Singapore air pollution hits record high

Air pollution in Singapore has soared to a record high for a third consecutive day, as Indonesia prepares to send planes and helicopters to battle the fires blamed for hazardous levels of smoky haze in three countries. The blazes in … Continue reading

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New pollution high as haze chokes Singapore

Pollution levels reached a new record high for a third day in a row in Singapore, as smoky haze from fires in Indonesia shrouded the city state. The Pollutant Standards Index PSI hit 401 at 12:00 on Friday 04:00 GMT … Continue reading

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Singapore haze at worst yet, Malaysia schools shut

Singapore urged people to remain indoors amid unprecedented levels of air pollution Thursday as a smoky haze wrought by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia worsened dramatically. Nearby Malaysia closed 200 schools and banned open burning in some areas. The Pollutant … Continue reading

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Singapore air pollution reaches lethal levels

Air pollution from forest fires in Indonesia’s Sumatra island reached severe levels in Singapore on Monday, triggering a health alert in the densely populated city-state. Skyscrapers including the famous Marina Bay Sands casino towers were shrouded in haze and the … Continue reading

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Air quality over Penang at moderate level

After touching the unhealthy level, the air quality in Penang has improved and is now hovering just below the mark in one area and lower in other parts. According to the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre’s website, 310 hotspots were detected … Continue reading

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Hazy days are back

THE Klang Valley continues to be shrouded by haze, with four areas recording unhealthy air quality. As at 11am yesterday, Kuala Selangor, Port Klang, Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam were the worst hit, with the air pollutant index (API) recording … Continue reading

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Kuala Lumpur: Haze drifting in from Riau

A Department of Environment statement attributed the bad air quality in the Klang Valley and Perak today to the haze coming in from across the border from Sumatera, Indonesia. The haze is expected to last for several days due to … Continue reading

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