Serian air quality hits 477 as DOE raises haze response to highest level
The Department of Environment has escalated its monitoring and enforcement to the highest level after a haze emergency was declared in Serian, Sarawak, where the Air Pollutant Index reached 477. Other areas in Sarawak, including Kuching, Samarahan and Sri Aman, also recorded very unhealthy readings, prompting increased patrols against open burning.