Stay prepared, informed amid volcanic crisis
MIRI: Precautionary measures are in place to mitigate any potential risks, including the threat of haze affecting Malaysia following the eruption of Mount Ruang in Indonesia, said Deputy Health Minister Dato Lukanisman Awang Sauni. “There is currently no need for the public to wear masks as the eruption occurred at a considerable distance. However, we […]
State monitoring air quality following volcanic eruption
KUCHING: The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak, is closely monitoring possible impacts of the Mount Ruang volcanic eruption to the air quality in this region. In a statement, it said the eruption could release harmful particles, including volcanic gases such as sulfur dioxide (SO2) and ashes. It added that the number of particulate […]
Cancelled Malaysia Airlines flights being restored
KUCHING: Malaysia Airlines said it has commenced the gradual reinstatement of flights to and from Sabah, Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of Labuan since yesterday (Apr 18) evening. “This positive development follows the necessary flight cancellations due to the volcanic eruption at Mount Ruang, Indonesia. “While the airline endeavours to restore normal operations as soon […]
32 families relocated after cold lava floods hit East Java
JAKARTA: At least 32 families in Lumajang, East Java were voluntarily relocated to safer areas following an overflow of cold lava floods triggered by Mount Semeru last Thursday. The cold lava floods occurred after moderate to heavy rainfall in the Mount Semeru area throughout the evening, causing the Regoyo River basin to overflow and flood […]
Abang Jo: Southern Sarawak may be spared ash fallout but …
KUCHING: The state government is keeping a close watch on the volcanic eruption of Mount Ruang in North Sulawesi, as it awaits guidance from scientists on the potential ash fallout. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg clarified that while areas like Kuching in the south might not be directly affected by the […]
No air pollution in Sarawak
KUCHING: There is no air pollution in Sarawak and Sabah following the volcanic eruption in Northern Sulawesi, situated about 800km from Malaysia. Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Muhammad Helmi Abdullah said that the Mount Ruang volcano, situated 725 meters above sea level, first erupted at 9.45am on Tuesday (Apr 16), followed by four subsequent eruptions […]
Flight cancellations for safety reasons, says Abdul Karim
KUCHING: The cancellation of flights to and from the Borneo island is necessary to ensure the safety of flight crews and passengers following the Mount Ruang volcanic eruption in Indonesia. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this is a precautionary measure by airline operators. “I believe […]
Mount Ruang volcanic eruption forces cancellation of MAS flights to Sabah and Sarawak
KUCHING: Malaysia Airlines will be cancelling 19 flights to and from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sabah and Sarawak today, due to the volcanic eruption of Mount Ruang, Indonesia. According to an announcement on its Facebook page, eight flights to and from Sarawak will be affected, namely MH2520 (KUL-KCH), MH2513 (KCH-KUL), MH2542 (KUL-KCH), MH2543 […]
Thousands evacuated amid volcano eruption fears in the Philippines
MANILA: Philippine officials on Friday began evacuating some 10,000 residents living around the country’s most active volcano amid threats of an eruption, reported German news agency (dpa). The Mayon Volcano in the eastern province of Albay, which is known for its perfect cone shape, generated pyroclastic density currents or hot flows of ash and debris […]
Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupts; residents evacuate
JAKARTA: Mount Semeru volcano in Lumajang, East Java erupted on Sunday with the hot ash plume rising up to 1,500 metres, Indonesia’s volcanology agency said. The avalanche of hot clouds have been moving up to 13 kilometres southeast, blanketing populated areas below the eruption zone and blocking sunlight. The National Disaster Management Authority evacuated almost […]
