No respite in afternoon air quality, worse in 4 areas
At least 42 areas now suffering from effects of open burning, smoke lingering nationwide.
Govt to limit direct negotiations for special cases, says PM
Dr Mahathir Mohamad says agencies will need to give reason for direct tender and get approval from govt.
Putrajaya plans body cameras on enforcement officers to curb graft
Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad says the measure will not be implemented immediately due to budgeting priorities.
RM450 million Kelantan project from BN era, says PM
Dr Mahathir Mohamad says it’s a continuation job that was approved by the Najib administration.
Clinics report surge in business as air quality worsens
Children in need of treatment for asthma, cough, sore throat and fever make up the bulk of the patients.
Air quality expected to improve by end of month when season changes
Meteorological Department says smoke will recede after southwest monsoon season ends.
No record of fatally shot man entering country, say police
Selangor cops say the Sri Lankan national was wanted for a string of robberies along with the two other men who were also killed.
KL schools now affected by smoke, 50 ordered shut
They are within a 5km radius of Petaling Jaya, affecting nearly 43,000 students.
Very unhealthy air forces closure of 500 Selangor schools
The API is well above 200 in a major portion of the state.
Malaysia wakes up to more choking smoke
Nearly all of the country is breathing in bad air as the air pollutant index shoots past the 200 mark overnight in several areas.
Unhealthy air returns with nightfall
Clear skies prove fleeting in many parts of the country as the sun sets amid a blanket of smoke.
Air remains mostly unhealthy in Malaysia
For people in Samarahan, Kuching and Tangkak, the situation is 'very unhealthy'.
Selangor cops shoot dead three robbery suspects
Police had to return fire when cornered men opened fire, says Selangor top cop.
Activist held under Sedition Act for insulting monarchy out on bail
Police take statement from Khalid Ismath, who allegedly bad-mouthed king and queen in social media post.
Samirah screamed for help to save husband in fire, says witness
Witness Raju Kumar Pandit says Samirah begged him to save Nazrin Hassan when their house was on fire.
