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Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak as haze from Indonesia worsens

Al Jazeera · WorldNews · 2026-09-05

Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak as haze from Indonesia worsens

Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak as haze from Indonesia worsens. Country implements state of emergency in Serian district after air pollution reaches ‘hazardous’ levels. Under the order, 647 schools will close from Monday until at least the end of next week. Singapore announced it would start providing daily haze advisories from Friday evening, after the 24-hour air quality readings entered the unhealthy range. Country implements state of emergency in Sarawak's Serian district after air pollution reaches 'hazardous' levels.

Why it matters. Why it matters: Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak as haze from Indonesia worsens.

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