API in Miri still healthy despite 100 hectares bushfire
BY ARIANA FIDELIA MIRI: The ongoing bushfire in Kuala Baram has affected approximately 100 hectares of land thus far. According to Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas the bushfire occurred due to dry and hot weather conditions in Miri. “The lack of rainfall and high temperature have created an environment suitable for fires to […]
No activity outside classroom if API exceeds 100
PUTRAJAYA: Learning institutions under the Ministry of Education (MoE) have been instructed to take preventive measures to deal with the hot weather and hazy condition, including suspending all activities outside the classroom if the weather is too hot. The MoE, in a statement today, said that for areas with Air Pollution Index (API) readings of […]
Pharmaniaga to expand presence overseas
KUALA LUMPUR: Pharmaniaga Bhd is looking to expand its market presence to the United Kingdom (UK), Turkey as well as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in the next two to three years, while also strengthening its presence in Indonesia. Its group managing director Datuk Zulkarnain Md Eusope said Pharmaniaga is in active discussions […]
Yellow level heat wave in seven areas in peninsula
KUALA LUMPUR: Seven areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded yellow (alert) level heat wave as at 4.30 pm yesterday, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). The department’s portal showed the locations were Chuping, Perlis; Kota Setar, Kedah; Kuala Kangsar, Perak; Sepang, Selangor; Alor Gajah, Melaka and Tangkak and Batu Pahat di Johor. However, no areas […]
Haze not likely this year
KUCHING: The wind was in Sarawak’s favour as it did not carry the haze from across the border of Kalimantan to here. The air pollutant index (API) reading for Kuching is moderate but it has been at a good level for other areas in the state. “This is due to the rain that occurred throughout […]
State unlikely to be affected from Sinabung volcano
KUCHING: Dust and ashes from the Mount Sinabung volcano, which erupted on Sumatra Island, Indonesia, is not likely to reach Sarawak. Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak Controller of Environmental Quality Justine Jok Jau Emang said the situation would most probably affect West Malaysia. “This is because of the wind pattern, as it is […]
Environment gets new lease of life
KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of the movement control order (MCO) due to the Covid-19 pandemic has not only brought about a new normal in the lives of the society, but it has also breathed new life into the environment. Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology senior lecturer Dr Nurul Nadrah Aqilah Tukimat said […]
Sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide readings declining in major cities
PUTRAJAYA: The readings of SO2 (sulphur dioxide) and NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) in the air has dropped along with the decline in the number of motorised vehicles on the roads in major cities following the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO). The Department of Environment (DOE) in a statement yesterday noted that it was based on the […]
