Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Malaysia is leveraging ASEAN diplomatic mechanisms to tackle the transboundary haze affecting multiple Southeast Asian locations, with formal communications being sent to Indonesia and the regional bloc's administration.
Sarawak has temporarily closed 591 schools affecting nearly 197,000 pupils due to extended hot and dry weather conditions. The closures span 10 districts and reflect growing concerns over forest fires, water shortages, and air quality degradation.
Wildfires raging across northwestern Ontario have engulfed major Canadian cities in hazardous smog, with Toronto recording the worst air quality among global cities. Rail operations have been suspended as over 100 active fires force community evacuations.