Kalimantan haze worsens across Malaysia, Queen postpones Johor Family Day Carnival
The Johor Family Day Carnival, scheduled for Sep 16, has been postponed because of the haze.
Haze from Indonesian Kalimantan fires has severely impacted air quality in Malaysia, prompting the postponement of the Johor Family Day Carnival originally scheduled for Malaysia Day on September 16, 2026. The Environment Department reported 23 monitoring stations recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) levels, with Johor experiencing the worst conditions.
Pasir Gudang recorded an API of 162, the highest in the state, while Larkin, Pengerang, and other districts also reported elevated readings. Queen of Malaysia, Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, postponed the carnival, citing concerns for public health, particularly for senior citizens, children, and those with respiratory conditions.
Unhealthy API levels were also recorded in other areas, including Selangor, Sarawak, Negeri Sembilan, and Kuala Lumpur. The public is advised to monitor air quality updates and limit outdoor activities if necessary. Singaporeans should note that Johor's unhealthy readings may precede elevated PSI readings, as smoke plumes carried by southwesterly winds move across the strait.
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