Weather news in Istana Negara Kuala Lumpur

1. Sarawak Malaysia Day events moved indoors as haze persists

   21 hours ago The Malaysian Reserve Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Kuching, Sarawak 4 km

   Several Malaysia Day programmes in Sarawak are being adjusted to limit outdoor exposure due to persistent haze. The main celebration will proceed as planned at the indoor Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), while other events like the exhibition in Kuching have been relocated to Plaza Merdeka.

2. Cloud seeding continues to reduce haze in Sarawak

   2 days ago Berita Harian Singapura Kuching, Sarawak 2.8 km

   Cloud seeding operations will continue in Sarawak to reduce haze affecting parts of the state. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Kuching and Sri Aman recorded very unhealthy API readings, while Serian, declared an emergency area, is showing positive improvement.

3. DoE monitors bush, peatland fires in Mukah and Daro amid Sarawak dry spell

   3 days ago Malay Mail Kuching 2.8 km

   The Department of Environment is closely monitoring bush and peatland fires near Jalan Sibujaya Barat in Mukah and Sungai Nai in Daro, Sarawak, amid a dry spell. While the fire in Mukah is mostly controlled, about 2.5 hectares are still burning in Daro. The DoE is also tracking air quality, with Kuching and Sri Aman recording very unhealthy API readings.

4. Haze eases but Kuching, Sri Aman still at 'very unhealthy' API levels

   4 days ago Free Malaysia Today Kuching 2.8 km

   Air quality in Sarawak is improving, but Kuching and Sri Aman remain in the 'very unhealthy' category as of 8am. No areas recorded 'hazardous' readings, while 35 locations, including Serian, were 'unhealthy'.

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6. Sarawak haze emergency raises fears for tourism and outdoor events

   4 days ago Sarawak Tribune Kuching 2.8 km

   Sarawak's Serian Division is under a haze emergency after API readings exceeded 500, prompting concerns from the state's tourism minister about declining visitor numbers and the fate of upcoming outdoor events. The minister urged organisers to follow guidelines and prioritise public health, with Kuching also recording hazardous air quality.

7. Sarawak haze eases as Serian API drops from hazardous level

   4 days ago Free Malaysia Today Kuching 2.8 km

   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.

8. Padungan rep hands out N95 masks in Kuching as haze persists

   5 days ago Borneo Post Petanak Market, Padungan, Kuching, Sarawak 1.2 km

   Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen distributed N95 face masks to the public and traders at Petanak Market and commercial areas in Kuching over the past few days due to persistent haze. He cited Ministry of Health guidelines on the masks' effectiveness and urged the Sarawak government to procure more masks, citing its revenue of over RM10 billion.

9. Visibility stays above minimum at Kuching Airport despite haze, only AirBorneo flights cancelled

   1 week ago Malay Mail Kuching International Airport, Kuching, Sarawak 8.1 km

   Operations at Kuching International Airport (KIA) in Sarawak remained largely unaffected by worsening haze, with only two AirBorneo flights cancelled. Visibility at the airport was recorded at 2,000 metres, well above the minimum requirement of 800 metres.

10. East Malaysians suffer as haze worsens

    1 week ago The Straits Times Kuching, Sarawak 2.8 km

    Haze from Indonesian fires worsened in Sarawak, with Kuching recording hazardous air quality. Residents face health issues and mask shortages.