Weather news in Bintulu Sarawak
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Haze: 63 schools in Bintulu and Tatau closed until Sept 11
All 54 primary and nine secondary schools under the Bintulu and Tatau/Sebauh District Education Offices in Sarawak are closed until September 11 due to haze. The decision was made after the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in Bintulu hit 206, a very unhealthy level. A total of 39,744 students are affected, and home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) will be implemented.
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Sarawak haze eases as Serian API drops from hazardous level
Air quality in Sarawak is improving, with no areas recording hazardous API readings as of 1.45pm. Serian, where an emergency was declared yesterday, saw its reading drop to 287, still in the 'very unhealthy' range. Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah said workplaces in Serian may operate with health precautions while the committee monitors the situation.
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API hits 200, Sarawak International 4×4 Jamboree participants advised to stay vigilant
At the 9th Sarawak International 4×4 Jamboree Carnival in Bintulu, participants were advised to monitor the Air Pollutant Index as haze worsens, with readings exceeding 200. The minister suggested stopping activities if API exceeds 300. The event, with 563 participants from various countries, also promotes local tourism including the Penan community.