Weather news in Kampung Semadang
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Haze eases in parts of Malaysia but parents stay alert over school closures
Clearer skies have returned to parts of Malaysia, but parents in Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam remain cautious about the haze and possible school closures. In Sarawak, schools in Serian and Lubok Antu stay shut until API readings fall below 200, under the National Haze Action Plan.
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KLFF and Luna Lights Wonderland in Kuching reopen as haze eases
The Kuching Lights & Floral Festival (KLFF) and Luna Lights Wonderland reopen to the public in Kuching today. Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) said the reopening follows an improvement in the haze in the city compared with two weeks ago. Visitors are advised to wear face masks, carry enough drinking water and check air quality readings before going.
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Schools in Serian and Lubok Antu remain closed until API drops below 200
The Sarawak State Education Department has extended the temporary closure of schools in Serian and Lubok Antu until the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in both districts falls below 200. Meanwhile, 12 other districts in Sarawak will operate as usual starting next Monday. Face masks will be distributed to affected students and school staff due to the haze.
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Cloud seeding only short-term relief for Sarawak haze, says researcher
A researcher at Danau Girang Field Centre says cloud seeding can only give short-term relief from Sarawak's worsening haze and cannot fix the root causes of recurring fires. She points to peatland drainage, weak fire prevention and land management as the deeper problems, while Sarawak seeks more cloud seeding to refill dams ahead of hotter weather in October.
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Serian records API 220, only 'very unhealthy' area in Malaysia
Serian in Sarawak recorded an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 220 as of 5pm, the only area in Malaysia in the 'very unhealthy' category. Fifteen other stations recorded unhealthy readings, including Tebedu (199), Lubok Antu (198) and Lundu (197), attributed to dry weather in southern Asean and hotspots in Kalimantan and Sumatra.
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Sarawak seeks frequent cloud seeding as hotter October looms
Sarawak has asked the National Disaster Management Agency to carry out cloud seeding as soon and as often as conditions allow, to replenish water levels at its dams before hotter weather expected in October. Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah Embas said the state had discussed the matter with Nadma after limited success from earlier operations, and that he had not yet received the latest readings for the Batang Ai, Bakun and Murum dams.
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Serian API back to very unhealthy level at 202
Serian in Sarawak recorded an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 202 at 11am on Sept 11, again entering the very unhealthy range. It was the highest in Sarawak, while 15 other monitoring stations recorded unhealthy readings.
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Sarawak Malaysia Day events moved indoors as haze persists
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.
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HSL buys over 5,000 N95 masks as haze disrupts Kuching construction sites
Hock Seng Lee (HSL) has purchased more than 5,000 N95 masks for its workers in Kuching as persistent haze affects its construction sites. The company has tightened safety measures, including daily briefings on mask use and extra caution for drivers and crane operators, and has extended precautions to its office and retail staff.
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Sarawak haze crisis: Fires in Indonesian Borneo push API to 521, schools closed
Fires across Indonesia's Borneo and Sumatra islands have caused severe haze in Sarawak, with the Air Pollutant Index in Serian peaking at a hazardous 521. The Education Ministry ordered 647 schools in Sarawak to close from Sept 7 to 11, and the King has consented to a state of emergency in the Serian Division. The fires released over 23 million metric tonnes of carbon emissions between Aug 28 and Sept 3.
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Serian's air quality hits hazardous 302 as haze worsens
Air quality in Serian, Sarawak, has returned to a hazardous level with an API reading of 302. Several other areas in Sarawak, as well as states like Selangor and Perak, are also recording unhealthy air quality.
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Serian haze emergency lifted as API drops to 245
The emergency declaration in Serian division, Sarawak, was lifted on Sept 7 following an improvement in the haze situation. The Serian air quality monitoring station recorded an API of 245, which is in the very unhealthy category but has shown a downward trend over the past three days. Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah said the decision was made with the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
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Cloud seeding continues to reduce haze in Sarawak
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.
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Sarawak extends cloud seeding to Sunday as Serian API improves but stays unhealthy
Sarawak has extended its cloud-seeding operations until Sunday to combat transboundary haze affecting the state. The Air Pollutant Index in Serian district showed an improving trend at 185, still in the unhealthy category, as monitoring continues before any emergency status recommendation.
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DoE monitors bush, peatland fires in Mukah and Daro amid Sarawak dry spell
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.
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Haze eases but Kuching, Sri Aman still at 'very unhealthy' API levels
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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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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Serian residents cope with haze as API drops to 334, schools closed
Life in Serian, Sarawak, continued largely as normal on Saturday despite a haze emergency declared a day earlier, with residents wearing face masks as a precaution. The Air Pollutant Index reading stood at 334 at 10am, down from over 500 the previous day, and N95 masks were in short supply at local pharmacies. Schools in the Serian district are temporarily closed from Sept 7 to 11, with home-based learning implemented, while farmers report that pepper saplings have died due to the dry spell.
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Serian rep urges more cloud seeding as haze emergency declared in division
Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus has urged the government to conduct more frequent cloud seeding in Serian to combat the haze and dry spell affecting farmers. The call comes after the Prime Minister's Office declared an emergency for the entire Serian Division due to hazardous air pollution levels.
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Serian churches can hold services despite haze emergency, says Anglican bishop
The Anglican Bishop of Kuching, Danald Jute, said church services in Serian may continue despite the emergency declaration over hazardous air quality. He advised vulnerable parishioners to stay home and urged the community to wear N95 masks and limit outdoor exposure.
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Sarawak haze emergency raises fears for tourism and outdoor events
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.
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Cloud seeding in Sarawak to continue until Monday
Cloud seeding operations across Sarawak will continue until Monday to mitigate the haze problem. This follows the declaration of a state of emergency in the Serian division of Sarawak, where the Air Pollutant Index exceeded 500, although it has since dropped to 287.
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Sarawak Catholics in haze-hit areas excused from Sunday Mass
The Archbishop of Kuching has issued a dispensation excusing Catholics in areas with hazardous air quality from attending Sunday Mass due to the severe haze. The dispensation applies to the elderly, those with health conditions, and others unable to travel. Online Masses are available from St Joseph's Cathedral.
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JKR projects in Serian to continue despite haze emergency
The Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR) has allowed its construction projects in Serian to continue operating despite a haze-induced state of emergency, subject to strict health precautions for workers. The decision follows the emergency declaration on Friday, with the Air Pollutant Index (API) in Serian fluctuating at very unhealthy levels.