News near Sarawak
22 stories within reach of Sarawak, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Haze: Six areas in Sarawak record hazardous API readings as at 8am
As of 8am today, six areas in Sarawak recorded hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings due to haze, with Serian recording the highest at 408. Several other areas in Sarawak and Sabah recorded very unhealthy or unhealthy readings, while 48 areas nationwide had moderate air quality.
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Sarawak haze crisis: Kuching API hits 407, six areas in hazardous zone
Sarawak is experiencing a severe haze crisis with API readings reaching hazardous levels in six areas, including Kuching at 407. The air quality is very unhealthy in several other regions, prompting health concerns across the state.
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Sarawak nears haze emergency as air quality hits worst level since 2019
Sarawak is approaching a haze emergency as air quality reaches its worst level since 2019. The deteriorating conditions are prompting concerns for public health and potential government action.
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Five areas in Sarawak record hazardous API levels
Five areas in Sarawak recorded hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, with Serian at 415, Kuching at 405, and others following. The haze situation is worsening, with several more areas at very unhealthy and unhealthy levels.
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EC proposes increasing Sarawak state constituencies by 17 under electoral boundary review
The Election Commission proposes adding 17 new state constituencies in Sarawak, raising the total from 82 to 99, as part of its 2026 boundary review. The public can inspect the proposals from September 1-30 and submit representations.
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Clearer skies in peninsula, but hazardous air quality in 6 parts of Sarawak
Air quality in Peninsular Malaysia has improved to moderate levels, but six areas in Sarawak recorded hazardous API readings as of 8am, with Serian and Kuching exceeding 400. Several other areas in East Malaysia also reported very unhealthy or unhealthy air quality.
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Sarawak haze crisis: Serian and Kuching peak past 400 API as six areas hit hazardous levels
Sarawak is experiencing a severe haze crisis with API readings reaching hazardous levels in several areas, including Serian at 408 and Kuching at 407. Six areas have been classified as hazardous, while others are very unhealthy or unhealthy, prompting health concerns across the state.
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Six areas in Sarawak record hazardous API readings
Six areas in Sarawak recorded hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 8am, with Serian at 408 and Kuching at 407. Three other areas were very unhealthy, and nine more were unhealthy, including areas in Sabah and Selangor.
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Update: 6 areas with hazardous air quality, Sibu latest to exceed 300 API
Sarawak's haze worsens as five areas record hazardous API readings, with Serian at 415. The haze from open burning and forest fires in neighboring regions is causing health concerns, with rising cases of respiratory infections and conjunctivitis.
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Haze worsens in East Malaysia as Sarawak records hazardous API, Sabah unhealthy levels - Yahoo
Haze worsens in East Malaysia as Sarawak records hazardous API, Sabah unhealthy levels Yahoo
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DOE: Malaysia haze worsens amid 324 Kalimantan hotspots, four Sarawak areas hazardous
Malaysia's air quality deteriorated sharply, with four areas in Sarawak recording hazardous API readings due to haze from 324 hotspots in Kalimantan. The DOE reported worsening conditions across the country.
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Suspect arrested after teen shot when hunting companion mistakes him for animal in Sarawak
A 17-year-old teenager was shot in Long Lidong, Lawas, Sarawak when his hunting companion mistook him for an animal. Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the incident, and the case is under investigation.
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Fire destroys 60pc of Pos Laju building in Bekenu, no injuries reported
A fire destroyed about 60 percent of a Pos Laju building in Bekenu, a town about 47km south-west of Miri, with no injuries reported. The incident occurred on August 29, and authorities are investigating the cause.
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Breathe easy? Not today as Sarawak chokes and Selangor, Perak and Kedah cough
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 — Malaysia woke up to hazy skies again this morning, with Sarawak bearing the brunt of the sm...
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Sarawak confirms 26 rabies cases this year, including three cats
KOTA SAMARAHAN, Aug 22 — Three cats were among 26 animals confirmed positive for rabies in Sarawak so far this yea...
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Thunderstorm warning in effect for Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms...
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Sarawak forest fire in Daro enters eighth day, 4ha still burning
DARO, Aug 17 — Firefighters are on their eighth day of working to extinguish a forest fire in Kampung Kut here, wh...
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DoE detects seven hotspots in East Malaysia as transboundary haze worsens air quality
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — A total of seven hotspots were detected in the country, with five in Sarawak and two in Sab...
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MetMalaysia: Sarawak’s hot, dry spell could keep haze hanging around till Aug 20 while thunderstorms lash peninsula
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Hot and relatively dry weather is expected to persist in Sarawak and several other areas of...
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Unhealthy air quality recorded in 11 areas nationwide, Sarawak worst hit
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — As of 9am today, air quality in 11 areas across the country is at unhealthy levels, with Sa...
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Sarawak closes 108 schools in Serian division as API readings exceed 200
KUCHING, Aug 12 — A total of 108 schools in the Serian Division have been temporarily closed after Air Pollutant I...
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Six schools in Sarawak shift to online learning as haze hits ‘very unhealthy’ levels
KUCHING, Aug 12 — Six schools in the Tebedu district have been ordered to temporarily close after the Air Pollutan...