Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the return of transboundary haze is worrying, recalling how Kuching was blanketed by smoke during the 1997 crisis.

By Sadho Ram

Malaysia's official air-quality readings and the AQI figures shown on commercial apps can tell very different stories. Here's why they differ, and what the numbers actually mean as the haze worsens.

By Sadho Ram

Asthma cases surged by 259% while upper respiratory tract infections jumped by 124% as unhealthy haze conditions spread across Malaysia.

By Sadho Ram

The Education Ministry has standing circulars on haze management, including guidelines issued in 2016, 2019, and 2023.

By Sadho Ram

The only area with good air quality in the country is Kimanis, Sabah, with a reading of 48.

By Parvinsivam Thirunamakarasu

The Thai government advised people to wear face masks outdoors, and consider working from home after the country's air pollution reached an unhealthy level.

By Deborah Chan

Short-term measures have also been put in place including factory closures and loading capacity analysis.

By selenachua