Prime Minister Anwar to lead emergency cabinet meeting on haze crisis
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will chair a special cabinet session on Monday to address Malaysia's haze problem.
Anwar Ibrahim is set to convene a dedicated meeting of the cabinet on Monday to discuss the ongoing haze situation. The Health, Education and Youth and Sports ministries have warned that better coordination is needed, especially regarding outdoor sports and school operations. The prime minister will oversee the discussion and further details are expected after the session.
Why it matters
The haze threatens public health, education and sports activities, prompting the government to coordinate a response.
How this story developed
- Sep 27 Sumatra forest fires blamed for worsening haze over Johor and nearby regions
- Sep 28 A coalition of civil society and indigenous groups has filed a class-action lawsuit accusing the Indonesian government of failing to prevent massive forest and peatland fires in West Kalimantan.
- Oct 5 The Department of Environment reported that Malaysia contributed only about 3% of fire hotspots detected by satellite in southern Southeast Asia, with most occurring in Indonesia's Kalimantan and Sumatra.
- Oct 8 Prime Minister Anwar said the worsening haze is a serious health risk and has asked President Prabowo to take action, while Malaysia ramps up cloud seeding.
- Oct 10 Kuala Lumpur and Singapore now record AQI levels that place them among the world’s most polluted major cities.
- Oct 10 The class‑action suit moved to a hearing in Pontianak, where no defendants were present.
- Oct 13 Updated satellite data reveal further growth in Sumatra's fire hotspots.
- Oct 15 Singapore’s health ministry announced subsidies limiting out‑of‑pocket costs for haze‑related illnesses.
- Oct 16 President Prabowo appointed army general Kristomei Sianturi to lead BNPB.
- Oct 16 Indonesia formally accepted regional assistance and technical talks on its implementation are underway.
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