
Putrajaya chokes as unhealthy air readings climb across Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur: The Immigration Department of Malaysia JIM has stopped issuing Malaysian International Passports PMA with a validity period exceeding 10 years with immediate effect
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Kuala Lumpur: The Immigration Department of Malaysia JIM has stopped issuing Malaysian International Passports (PMA) with a validity period exceeding 10 years with immediate effect. Meanwhile, 51 areas recorded moderate API readings (51 to 100), and four areas recorded good air quality readings (below 50). In Peninsular Malaysia, Putrajaya recorded an API reading of 114, while another area also recorded an unhealthy reading of above 100.
Furthermore, KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Eight areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as at 9 am today, comprising six in Sarawak and two in Peninsular Malaysia. API data is released hourly based on readings from 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide. — Bernama. Other areas in Sarawak with unhealthy readings were Bintulu and Sri Aman, both at 157, followed by Samalaju (153), Sibu (151) and Miri (130).
In addition, According to the Department of Environment's (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, Sarikei in Sarawak recorded the highest reading at 161. Immigration dept caps Malaysian passport validity at 10 years after overseas travel issues, offers free replacement. Existing PMA holders with validity periods exceeding 10 years will be given free replacement passports, with the new passports having a maximum validity of 10 years.
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Kuala Lumpur: The Immigration Department of Malaysia JIM has stopped issuing Malaysian International Passports (PMA) with a validity period exceeding 10 years with immediate effect
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesMeanwhile, 51 areas recorded moderate API readings (51 to 100), and four areas recorded good air quality readings (below 50).
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesIn Peninsular Malaysia, Putrajaya recorded an API reading of 114, while another area also recorded an unhealthy reading of above 100.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Eight areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as at 9 am today, comprising six in Sarawak and two in Peninsular Malaysia.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesAPI data is released hourly based on readings from 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide. — Bernama
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesOther areas in Sarawak with unhealthy readings were Bintulu and Sri Aman, both at 157, followed by Samalaju (153), Sibu (151) and Miri (130).
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesAccording to the Department of Environment's (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, Sarikei in Sarawak recorded the highest reading at 161.
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Immigration dept caps Malaysian passport validity at 10 years after overseas travel issues, offers free replacement.
according to Malay MailExisting PMA holders with validity periods exceeding 10 years will be given free replacement passports, with the new passports having a maximum validity of 10 years.
according to Malay MailJIM stops issuing passports with validity exceeding 10 years immediately.
according to Harian MetroImmigration stops issuing passports with validity exceeding 10 years immediately.
according to Berita Harian (MY)
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Meanwhile, 51 areas recorded moderate API readings (51 to 100), and four areas recorded good air quality readings (below 50).
omitted byRight sidecovered byCenterPublic / AgenciesIn Peninsular Malaysia, Putrajaya recorded an API reading of 114, while another area also recorded an unhealthy reading of above 100.
omitted byRight sidecovered byCenterPublic / AgenciesKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Eight areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as at 9 am today, comprising…
omitted byRight sidecovered byCenterPublic / AgenciesAPI data is released hourly based on readings from 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide. — Bernama
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