News near Ipd Serian Sarawak
6 stories within reach of Ipd Serian Sarawak, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Haze improves in Sarawak as hazardous API readings fall
Haze conditions in Sarawak are improving, with the number of monitoring stations recording hazardous API readings falling from six to two as of 9am. Kuching and Serian remain hazardous, while several other areas in Sarawak and other states like Selangor and Sabah have seen air quality deteriorate to unhealthy levels.
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Haze hits hazardous levels: What you need to know
Haze has pushed air pollution to hazardous levels in five locations in Sarawak, with Serian recording the highest API reading of 351. The article explains the health risks of PM2.5 particles and offers advice on protecting oneself, including avoiding outdoor activities and wearing N95 masks.
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Sarawak haze could see API levels hit 800, says Wan Junaidi
Sarawak is experiencing severe transboundary haze from fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, with API readings reaching hazardous levels in Serian, Kuching, and other areas. The Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Wan Junaidi, warns that API levels could hit 800, recalling the 1997 crisis, and calls for Asean cooperation to address the issue.
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Man jailed four years for sexually abusing teen girlfriend in Serian
A 21-year-old cook was sentenced to four years in prison by the Sessions Court in Kuching for sexually abusing his 16-year-old girlfriend in Serian. The offence occurred in September last year, and the sentence will take effect from his arrest date in March 2026.
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Critically low water reserves in haze-hit Sarawak due to prolonged dry spell
A prolonged dry spell has caused critically low water reserves at the Simunjan water treatment plant in Sarawak, with reservoir levels dropping to less than a metre. The state is implementing water rationing and tanker deliveries to affected areas, and cloud seeding is planned to replenish reserves.
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St Augustine's Parish Mambong to hold annual sale
St Augustine's Parish Mambong in Kuching, Sarawak will hold its annual sale on Sept 5 at the Kampung Mambong community hall to raise funds for parish development projects. The event will feature a lucky draw and karaoke session.