Environment news in Kuching
6 stories within reach of Kuching, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Sarawak says no emergency unless API breaches 500, Serian readings remain hazardous
Sarawak will only declare a state of emergency if the Air Pollutant Index (API) reaches 500 or above, as Serian continues to record hazardous readings. The state government is monitoring the situation closely.
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Haze worsens as Serian hits 412, while Samarahan and Kuching record hazardous API levels
Haze conditions in Sarawak have worsened, with Serian, Samarahan, and Kuching recording hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) levels. The readings indicate severe air quality, prompting health concerns for residents.
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Sarawak postpones National Day events as haze pushes API readings to unhealthy levels statewide
KUCHING, Aug 22 — The Sarawak-level National Day Celebration 2026 and two other major events have been postponed a...
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Sarawak haze fight hinges on suitable clouds, Uggah says seeding useless without them
KUCHING, Aug 21 — Cloud seeding operations to tackle the haze will depend on favourable weather conditions, partic...
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West Kalimantan’s 4,000 hotspots likely to prolong haze in Sarawak
KUCHING, Aug 20 — The ongoing haze in Sarawak is expected to persist as forest and land fires continue to rage in...
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Kuching, Samarahan record unhealthy API readings
KUCHING, Aug 7 — Kuching and Samarahan recorded unhealthy readings on the Air Pollutant Index (API) on Friday morn...