News near Serian Division
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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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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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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.
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Serian air pollutant index drops to 287, five Sarawak locations remain very unhealthy
The Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in Serian, Sarawak, has dropped to 287 as of 1pm, still in the very unhealthy category. Five other locations in Sarawak also recorded very unhealthy readings, while 25 other areas nationwide recorded unhealthy readings.
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Sarawak haze eases as Serian API drops from hazardous level
Air quality in Sarawak is improving, with no areas recording hazardous API readings as of 1.45pm. Serian, where an emergency was declared yesterday, saw its reading drop to 287, still in the 'very unhealthy' range. Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah said workplaces in Serian may operate with health precautions while the committee monitors the situation.
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Sarawak PWD lifts construction suspension in Serian amid haze, with health precautions
The Sarawak Public Works Department has allowed construction work on its projects in Serian to resume, following a brief suspension due to hazardous haze. The decision, made today, aligns with the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee's latest advisory, permitting work to continue with strict health precautions. Serian's Air Pollutant Index was recorded at 334 on Friday, placing the area in the hazardous category.
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Haze cuts takings for traders at Serian wet market
The worsening haze in Serian, Sarawak has significantly reduced customer traffic at the open-air Serian Wet Market, halving the daily takings of some traders. Sellers like Rosni Julaihi report sales have dropped from over RM500 to between RM200 and RM300 as shoppers avoid prolonged exposure to the polluted air.
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Haze emergency empties Serian town as air quality stays hazardous
Serian town in Sarawak was unusually quiet as a state of emergency declared by the King over hazardous haze disrupted weekend life. The Air Pollutant Index remained in the hazardous range at 334, though it had dropped from above 500 the previous day. The emergency has led to the closure of 647 schools in Sarawak starting Monday.
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Serian residents continue daily routines despite haze emergency declaration
Residents in Serian, Sarawak, are continuing their daily activities as usual despite a haze emergency being declared in the district. A survey found people going to town for business, while government and private offices are allowed to operate with precautions. The Air Pollutant Index reading in Serian at noon was 304, still in the hazardous category.
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Serian Haze: Offices and Industries Can Operate with Health Measures
Sarawak Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah said offices, government agencies and private sectors affected by the haze emergency in Serian can continue operations provided they take health precautions. The Air Pollutant Index reading in Serian was 334 as of 10am, a hazardous level, with authorities monitoring the situation closely.
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Indonesia steps up ASEAN haze coordination as fires spread; emergency in Sarawak's Serian
Indonesia says it is enhancing regional coordination through ASEAN mechanisms to address transboundary haze from forest and land fires spreading across Southeast Asia. The haze has led to a state of emergency in Serian, Sarawak, where the Air Pollution Index exceeded 500, while other areas in the state recorded hazardous or very unhealthy air quality.
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Serian Air Pollutant Index drops to 390, still hazardous
The Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in Serian, Sarawak, dropped to 390 as of 7am, but remains in the hazardous category. Yesterday, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong declared a state of emergency for the entire Serian Division after readings exceeded 500. Three other locations in Sarawak recorded very unhealthy readings.
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JAS raises air monitoring to highest level as Serian API hits 477
The Department of Environment (JAS) has stepped up air quality monitoring to the highest level after a state of emergency was declared in Serian, Sarawak, following an API reading of 477. Three other areas in Sarawak also recorded very unhealthy API levels, while 18 areas nationwide were unhealthy. JAS is strengthening its open burning prevention operations and will take strict action against sources of pollution.
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Serian's API drops below 500 after haze emergency declared
Serian, Sarawak's air pollutant index reading has improved slightly after an emergency was declared due to hazardous haze, dropping from a peak of 521 to 488. The emergency declaration was announced by the Prime Minister's Office after the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's consent. Other areas in Sarawak, including Kuching, Samarahan, and Sri Aman, also recorded very unhealthy air quality.