KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 -- The Department of Environment (DOE) is developing a detailed haze forecasting system in collaboration with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), with pilot testing expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026.

Nor Aziah Jaafar, director of the DOE's Air Division, said the new system aims to predict haze events earlier and more accurately by combining satellite data with meteorological information to identify high-risk areas.

"Although it's still a pilot project, we aim to see its results by next year. We will assess the system in more detail, possibly through various simulations, and if proven reliable, especially in forecasting patterns, we can use it in the future," she said during a media dialogue session h...