Bold, independent coverage of Malaysian politics, business and current affairs.
Singapore's National Environment Agency stands ready to activate emergency haze protocols if air quality falls to unhealthy levels, as dry weather across Sumatra and Kalimantan heightens wildfire risk in the region.
The Kedah Department of Environment is monitoring air quality following a fire that destroyed four factories in Lunas near Kulim on July 28, with air pollutant readings currently at moderate levels.
Serian in Sarawak recorded an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index reading of 153 on July 27, with eleven state areas showing moderate pollution levels. The Southwest Monsoon is expected to persist through September.