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The Malaysian government has declared a state of emergency in the Serian district of Sarawak to address deteriorating air quality caused by transboundary haze from Indonesia. Local officials have activated emergency protocols to protect public health and manage the crisis.
All primary and secondary schools under the Serian District Education Office (PPD) in Sarawak are scheduled to reopen tomorrow.
Malaysian authorities have declared a state of emergency in the Serian district of Sarawak after toxic haze pushed air pollutant index readings above 500. The hazardous conditions have prompted official warnings and potential school closures to protect public health.
Dato Peter Minos, chairman of the Serian District Council, has voiced strong frustration over the worsening annual haze affecting Sarawak, Malaysia, which originates from Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia, stating that 'somebody has to pay'.
The Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at the Serian district police headquarters in Sarawak, Malaysia, has dropped to 190, indicating a slight improvement in air quality.