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Indonesia accepts Malaysia’s assistance to fight Kalimantan land-clearing fires

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says no information so far if Malaysian firms are among 95 companies facing legal action for open burning in Kalimantan

Parents’ choice no substitute for clear school closure policy amid haze: PAGE

Chairperson Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahman says MoE should not leave attendance decisions to parents, calls for tiered measures and lower air quality reading threshold to switch to online learning

Parents can choose not to send children to school amid haze: MoE

Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek says she heeds parents’ concerns; closures only enforced when API exceeds 200

King consents to end haze emergency in Serian

The Prime Minsiter’s Office which reported the lifting of the emergency cautions that air quality is still poor and people are advised to limit outdoor activities

Bell the cat: Our leaders cannot keep choking on excuses while we choke on smoke – Ravindran Raman Kutty

The 2026 haze crisis is a public health emergency, not a diplomatic inconvenience. We don't need another decade of "reaffirmed commitments"—we need an ASEAN haze agreement with teeth

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Smoking to cost more: BAT Malaysia lights up price tags with new cigarette rates

Cigarette prices for top brands will rise between RM12.40 and RM18.40 per pack starting November 21, 2025

Selangor to host Sukma 2026 from Aug 15-24, Para Sukma in September

Over 10,000 athletes expected as Selangor aims to reclaim overall crown; official logo and mascot to be unveiled next month

Malaysia eyes next-generation combat aircraft in 2030s, FA-50s arrive by year-end: Khaled

Defence Minister says phased delivery of 18 FA-50 jets will strengthen air force capabilities