Environmental analyst Mohd Fadhil Mohd Din warns that downpours offer only temporary relief while fires continue to release smoke, with lasting improvements dependent on cutting emissions and strengthening regional cooperation. Samalaju in Sarawak remained the country’s only unhealthy air-quality hotspot this morning, recording an API of 152
Besides notable incumbents defending their seats such as Melaka CM Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and Melaka Pakatan chief Adly Zahari, the Prime Minister’s political secretary Datuk Azman Abidin will contest his maiden election in Paya Rumput
Initially given two seats, last-minute negotiations within Barisan Nasional now lands MCA with the staunchly DAP seats of Kota Laksamana and Bandar Hilir
