5 stories within reach of Samarahan, published in the last 24 hours and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
The Election Commission will announce the proposed new and renamed Sarawak state constituencies on September 1. This follows the approval of the proposal by the Prime Minister, and the announcement will detail the 17 new DUN seats and any renaming of existing ones.
Childcare centers and kindergartens in Sarawak are still allowed to operate on a case-by-case basis to help parents who both work and have no caregiver to manage their children during the haze period.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced that a final preparation meeting for the 2026 Malaysia Day celebration in Kuching will be held on September 5. The meeting aims to review all arrangements ahead of the national event.
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.
Air pollution in Serian, Sarawak, reached a hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 476, nearing the 500 maximum, with four areas in Sarawak hitting hazardous levels. The worsening haze has prompted health warnings and calls for residents to stay indoors.