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Malaysia's National Day parade to proceed if haze persists
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Malaysia's National Day parade to proceed if haze persists

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Sources not specified New plan
  • Malaysia plans to proceed with its National Day parade in Putrajaya on Monday.
  • The event will continue even if current haze levels persist.
  • Authorities have met to assess the situation and will monitor air quality, with cloud seeding considered as a measure.

Putrajaya is set to host Malaysia's 69th National Day parade on Monday, with organizers confirming the event will proceed even if the current haze conditions continue. The decision was made after a joint meeting involving key government bodies, including the Meteorological Department, the Department of Environment (JAS), the Ministry of Health (KKM), and the Ministry of Education (KPM).

Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil, the Minister of Communications, stated that the parade would go on if the air quality remained similar to the previous two days. This indicates a commitment to celebrating the national occasion while remaining mindful of public health.

Authorities will continuously assess the haze situation. Cloud seeding operations are being considered as a potential measure to improve air quality, managed by the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA). However, the implementation of cloud seeding is contingent on suitable atmospheric conditions and the assessment of the Meteorological Department.

We have made the decision that if the situation remains as it is this morning and yesterday, we will proceed with the event on Monday.

— Datuk Seri Fahmi FadzilMinister of Communications, explaining the decision to proceed with the National Day parade despite potential haze.
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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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