Hot weather: 406 hotspot areas identified nationwide
JBPM said a level one hot weather status has been detected in two areas, namely Padang Terap, in Kedah, and Jempol, in Negeri Sembilan.
Thu May 04 2023
Tackling the haze crisis in Malaysia
The haze has been a recurring environmental issue for the country, dating back several decades.
Mon Apr 24 2023
Indonesia developing food-bank estates '10 times size of Singapore'
The project is preparing land to grow rice, cassava and corn, to counter the nation's reliance on imported food.
Thu Sep 24 2020
Indonesia environment minister wants 'permanent' forest moratorium
The moratorium, part of an effort to reduce emissions from fires caused by deforestation, was extended by President Joko Widodo for a third time in May.
Mon Jul 24 2017
Indonesia plans peat monitoring system to curb choking haze
Indonesia is planning a hi-tech monitoring network to protect peatland at the centre of last year's raging fires that cloaked Southeast Asia in toxic haze.
Wed Jun 29 2016
Haze returns to Indonesia as fires rage
Two water-bombing helicopters were deployed to tackle the blazes on Sumatra, where haze generated by forest and peatland fires.
Tue Aug 27 2013
SBY apologises to Malaysia and Singapore on haze problem
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has apologised to Malaysia and Singapore over the haze emanating from forest and peatland fires in Sumatra.
Tue Jun 25 2013