Environment news in Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman Sibu Sarawak

1. Crackdown in Sibu Jaya: SRDC orders immediate halt to open burning linked to farming

   1 day ago Borneo Post Sibu Jaya bypass, Sibu, Sarawak 5.8 km

   The Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) has ordered an immediate halt to open burning along the Sibu Jaya bypass in Sibu, Sarawak, after another fire linked to farming activities was detected. The incident occurred while Sibu's Air Pollutant Index (API) had reached a hazardous level of 327. SRDC chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai called the actions of those involved irresponsible and urged landowners to check for illegal trespassing.

2. Haze improves in Sarawak as hazardous API readings fall

   1 day ago New Straits Times Sibu 9 km

   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.

3. Sibu folk urged to stay indoors after API breaches 300-mark

   2 days ago Borneo Post Sibu, Sarawak 9 km

   Sibu's Air Pollutant Index (API) reached a hazardous 326, prompting Deputy Minister Datuk Michael Tiang to advise residents to stay indoors and take precautions, especially children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions.

4. Haze: Pesta Kanowit may be postponed if hazardous air quality persists

   1 day ago Borneo Post Kanowit, Sarawak 48.6 km

   Kanowit District Officer Cerisologo Sabut said Pesta Kanowit may be postponed if hazardous air quality persists, as the Air Pollutant Index reached 302. All outdoor activities in the district have been ordered postponed, and the district disaster management team is on standby. The festival's sales activities are scheduled from Sept 12 to 27, with water sports from Sept 25 to 27.