Seven hotspots detected in Malaysia as haze worsens in Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of seven hotspots were detected in the country, with five in Sarawak and two in Sabah, as air quality deteriorated in several areas of Sarawak, which recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Environment (DOE) has reported the detection of seven hotspots in Malaysia, with five in Sarawak and two in Sabah, as air quality deteriorates across several regions. The Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in Sarawak have reached unhealthy levels, with Kuching recording the highest at 164. The deterioration is attributed to the movement of transboundary smoke plumes from various hotspots, including those in West Kalimantan and Kalimantan.
The DOE has intensified enforcement actions and daily patrols in high-risk areas, activated National Open Burning and Haze Action Plans, and urged landowners to prevent open burning in sensitive areas. The public is advised to avoid open burning and report any incidents to the Fire and Rescue Department or the DOE's toll-free line.
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