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Serian Declared in Emergency as Air Pollution Index Tops 500

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Serian, Sarawak, has been placed under an emergency declaration after haze drove the air pollution index above 500.
  • Outdoor activities, sports and construction work have been suspended, while public and private offices must close except for essential services.

Serian in Sarawak has been declared an emergency area after the air pollution index rose above 500, reaching a level considered hazardous to public health and safety.

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim approved the declaration. The measure immediately halts all outdoor activities, sports and construction work in the area.

Public- and private-sector offices must also close, except for essential services, to reduce the risk of chronic health effects.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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