Anwar urges Malaysians to manage energy use as haze worsens, says govt seeking solutions

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysians to contribute towards mitigating the worsening haze situation and to manage energy consumption prudently.

He participated in special prayers for relief from the haze and emphasized the government's ongoing efforts to address the crisis.

Meanwhile, Minister Dr. Zulkifli Hasan has encouraged mosques nationwide to hold prayers seeking divine intervention.

The haze has led to unhealthy air quality in 32 areas, with Sarawak being the most affected.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the people to play their part in addressing the increasingly worrying haze situation, while the government continues to seek solutions in the interest of all.

In a Facebook post, Anwar said he also performed special prayers (solat hajat) with members of the congregation after Friday prayers at Surau Nur Perdana, Precinct 10 in Putrajaya, yesterday, seeking Allah SWT’s help for the country to recover from the disaster soon.

The prime minister also urged the public to use energy wisely.

“I also want to urge all of us to manage our energy consumption as prudently as possible at this time so that each of us can play our part, while I, on behalf of the government, continue to work to safeguard and protect everyone,” he said.

Earlier, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan called on all mosques and surau nationwide to hold special prayers and offer supplications for Allah SWT’s protection from the haze affecting the country.

The call follows haze affecting several areas, with the public advised to take measures to reduce health risks arising from air pollution.

According to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System portal, 32 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings as of 5pm today, with Sarawak recording the highest number of affected areas at eight, namely Kuching (174), Samarahan (167), Serian IPD (166), Sibu (162), Bintulu (161), Sarikei (155), Sri Aman (154) and Kapit (153). — Bernama

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马来西亚总理拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣敦促马来西亚民众为缓解日益恶化的雾霾状况做出贡献，并谨慎管理能源消耗。

他参加了祈求缓解雾霾的特别祈祷仪式，并强调了政府为应对这场危机所做出的持续努力。

与此同时，宗教事务部长祖基菲里·哈桑博士鼓励全国各地的清真寺举行祈祷仪式，寻求神的庇佑。

雾霾导致32个地区的空气质量不健康，其中砂拉越受影响最为严重。

吉隆坡，9月19日讯——首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣呼吁民众尽己所能，共同应对日益严峻的雾霾形势，同时政府也将继续寻求符合所有人利益的解决方案。

安华在脸书上发帖称，昨天星期五祈祷结束后，他还与信众在布城第 10 区努尔柏达纳清真寺进行了特别祈祷（索拉特·哈贾特），祈求真主帮助国家尽快从灾难中恢复过来。

总理还敦促民众节约能源。

“我也想敦促大家在这个特殊时期尽可能谨慎地管理能源消耗，以便我们每个人都能尽自己的一份力。同时，我代表政府将继续努力保障和保护每个人的安全。”他说道。

此前，首相署（宗教事务）部长祖基菲里·哈桑博士呼吁全国所有清真寺和祈祷室举行特别祈祷，祈求真主安拉保佑该国免受雾霾影响。

此前，多个地区受到雾霾影响，当局呼吁公众采取措施，减少空气污染带来的健康风险。

根据马来西亚空气污染指数管理系统门户网站的数据，截至今日下午5点，全国共有32个地区的空气污染指数达到不健康水平，其中砂拉越受影响的地区最多，共有8个，分别是古晋（174）、三马拉汉（167）、西连IPD（166）、诗巫（162）、民都鲁（161）、泗里街（155）、斯里阿曼（154）和加帛（153）。——马新社

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