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DOE: Over 500 hotspots in Kalimantan and Sumatra behind haze in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The haze currently affecting the country is caused by moderate to thick smoke from clusters of hotspots detected across much of Kalimantan as well as...

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The haze affecting Malaysia is attributed to smoke from numerous hotspots in Kalimantan and Sumatra, with 327 and 191 hotspots reported respectively.

The Department of Environment (DOE) is intensifying inspections and monitoring of fire-prone areas, especially peatlands, amid ongoing dry weather.

As of the latest data, 23 areas in Peninsular Malaysia have recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) levels.

The DOE is actively implementing the National Haze Action Plan, coordinating efforts across various agencies, and collaborating with the industrial sector to manage and mitigate air emissions effectively.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 — The haze currently affecting the country is caused by moderate to thick smoke from clusters of hotspots detected across much of Kalimantan as well as central and southern Sumatra.

Department of Environment (DOE) deputy director-general (Development) Azuri Azizah Saedon said the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) reported 327 hotspots in Kalimantan and another 191 in Sumatra yesterday, while one hotspot was detected in Sarawak.

“ASMC also reported moderate transboundary haze affecting several areas in Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and northwestern Borneo,” she said in a statement today.

She said the DOE had stepped up inspections, patrols and monitoring in fire-prone areas, particularly peatlands and landfill sites, amid continued hot and dry weather.

“Where offences are identified, follow-up action will be taken based on the findings of inspections and investigations, as well as evidence obtained on the ground,” she said.

Azuri Azizah said the DOE would continue monitoring Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, hotspots and transboundary haze developments, taking meteorological information into account when assessing the situation and coordinating haze management measures at district, state and national levels.

As of 2 pm today, 23 areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded unhealthy API readings, with the highest readings reported in several states, including Selangor, Johor, Negeri Sembilan and Pahang, as well as Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.

She said DOE measures were being carried out in an integrated manner under the National Haze Action Plan (PTJK), which sets out the roles of various agencies according to the severity and development of the haze situation.

The department would also regularly provide updates on the situation, monitoring and patrol findings, Open Burning Prevention Operations (OMPT) and enforcement actions in accordance with the established reporting mechanism.

She said this was to ensure the situation could be assessed continuously and appropriate measures coordinated at all levels.

The DOE also stressed the need for cooperation from the industrial sector to reduce air emissions from major sources, particularly in areas where API readings exceed 300. — Bernama

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影响马来西亚的雾霾归因于加里曼丹和苏门答腊众多热点地区产生的烟雾，据报道，这两个地区分别有 327 个和 191 个热点地区。

由于持续干旱天气，环境部正在加强对易燃地区（特别是泥炭地）的检查和监测。

根据最新数据，马来西亚半岛已有 23 个地区的空气污染指数 (API) 达到不健康水平。

美国能源部正在积极实施国家雾霾行动计划，协调各机构的努力，并与工业部门合作，以有效管理和减少空气排放。

吉隆坡，9月30日讯——目前影响全国的雾霾是由加里曼丹大部分地区以及苏门答腊中部和南部地区观测到的热点区域产生的中度至重度烟雾造成的。

环境部副部长（发展）阿祖里·阿齐扎·赛登表示，东盟专业气象中心昨天报告称，加里曼丹有 327 个热点，苏门答腊有 191 个热点，而砂拉越则发现了一个热点。

“ASMC还报告称，马来西亚半岛、新加坡和婆罗洲西北部的几个地区受到中度跨境雾霾的影响，”她在今天的一份声明中说。

她表示，在持续高温干燥的天气下，能源部已加强了对易燃地区，特别是泥炭地和垃圾填埋场的检查、巡逻和监测。

“一旦发现违法行为，我们将根据检查和调查结果以及现场获得的证据采取后续行动，”她说。