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IPU of 400 or More Could Trigger Emergency Declaration in Severe Haze Areas

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

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  • Malaysia is considering emergency declarations in areas hit by severe haze if the Air Pollutant Index reaches 400 or higher.
  • Minister Arthur Joseph Kurup said the threshold is classified as very hazardous under haze-management procedures and allows stronger action.

The Malaysian government is considering declaring an emergency in areas affected by severe haze if the Air Pollutant Index, or IPU, reaches 400 or above.

Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Arthur Joseph Kurup said an IPU reading of 400 or higher is classified as “very hazardous” under the standard operating procedures for managing haze. The level would allow authorities to take stronger action.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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