Haze remains at unhealthy levels in some areas, efforts continue to clear the air

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (NNN-BERNAMA) — While the haze situation in the country is improving in some parts with improvement shown in the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, several areas are still recording unhealthy air. As at 7 pm today, the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) recorded 19…

Haze situation in Malaysia to improve with rain next week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The haze shrouding the country is expected to improve as the monsoon transition phase begins on Sept 24 until early November, said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). Its director-general Jailan Simon said during the phase, regional areas of the country would receive wind from…

NIOSH calls for stiffer punishment for environmental offenders

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health  (NIOSH) today called for the imposition of the stiffer jail sentence on individuals or companies involved in activities detrimental to the environment. NIOSH chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said the jail sentence is necessary as a deterrent.…

Namibian police arrest man with live pangolin in possession

OTJIWARONGO, Namibia, Sept 20 (NNN-NAMPA) – A 22-year-old man was arrested with a live pangolin at a service station in Okahandja during a police operation on Thursday. Spokesperson of the Namibian Police Force in the Otjozondjupa Region, Inspector Maureen Mbeha told Nampa the suspect faces charges of possession of and…

JS Asagiri docks at Kuantan Port

KUANTAN, Sept 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) warship, JS Asagiri (DD-151) has docked at the Kuantan Port here, in conjunction with its three-day goodwill visit to Malaysia beginning last Wednesday. Commanding Officer of the warship, Commander Yuichi Haeno said that on their visit here, they also had…

Fashion Icon Zang Toi Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Malaysia Themed Fashion Show

By Manik Mehta NEW YORK, Sept 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Malaysia’s fashion icon Zang Toi celebrated Tuesday night his 30th business anniversary with a Malaysia-themed fashion before New York’s glitterati, including fashionistas, business people, socialites, political figures and the media. Zang Toi being presented the mandatory cake to celebrate the 30th “birthday”…

Ministry updates business councils on measures taken to tackle haze in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (NNN-BERNAMA) — The Ministry of International Trade And Industry (MITI) has taken measures to advise and update international business councils regarding the government’s action in tackling the haze problem in the country. Its deputy minister Dr Ong Kian Ming reiterated that the government has been conducting…

Worldwide climate strike seeking more action against global warming starts

MOSCOW, Sept 20 (NNN-SPUTNIK) — The Global Climate Strike, inspired by 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, who calls for immediate action on climate change, started worldwide on Friday, reported Sputnik news agency. The strike will be held on two successive Fridays, on September 20 and 27. The event coincides with…

Saudi-led coalition launches operation in Yemeni’s Al Hudaydah province

MOSCOW, Sept 20 (NNN-BERNAMA-SPUTNIK) — The Saudi-led coalition launched a military operation against “military facilities” of the Houthi rebels in the northern part of the Yemeni province of Al Hudaydah, Sputnik news agency reported, quoting media reports on Friday. The coalition has also called on civilians to keep distant from the targets of…

Malaysia’s foreign policy gets thumbs up

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (NNN-BERNAMA) — Experts lauded the Foreign Policy Framework of the New Malaysia launched Wednesday, describing it as a human-centric document that captures the current administration’s approach to foreign policy and a pro-active move in the ever-changing world of geopolitics.  Themed ‘Change in Continuity’,…