Thirty Schools in Lubok Antu Shut Down as Air Quality Crisis Deepens
Malaysia's education ministry has ordered the closure of 30 schools in Lubok Antu, Sarawak, after air pollution levels reached hazardous levels, with API readings surpassing 200.
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Indonesia's Air Pollution Crisis Deepens as Central Kalimantan Breaches Hazardous Levels
Indonesia faces a severe air quality emergency as forest and land fires drive pollution indices to hazardous levels in Central Kalimantan and beyond, threatening millions across Sumatra and Kalimantan.
Sarawak Pushes for Regional Action on Transboundary Haze Through ASEAN Framework
Sarawak is advocating for transboundary haze issues to be addressed through ASEAN's Sub-Regional Ministerial Steering Committee, while preparing cloud seeding operations to combat severe air pollution affecting multiple districts.
Schools Can Close at Principal's Discretion When Air Pollution Exceeds Dangerous Levels
Malaysia's Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh has clarified that school principals retain authority to close educational institutions when air pollution readings exceed 200, following unhealthy air quality across multiple regions.
Kedah Authorities Uncover Illegal Waste Dump and Open Burning Operation in Bukit Banyan
Kedah's environmental authorities have discovered an unlicensed waste disposal site spanning 250 square metres in Bukit Banyan, where contractors allegedly burned domestic waste to extract metals. The case is under investigation under environmental laws.