Malaysia activates emergency in Sarawak town over pollution
Malaysia has declared a state of emergency in the town of Siryani in Sarawak due to air pollution levels exceeding the dangerous threshold, caused by fires in neighboring Indonesia. The pollution index in the town registered 521, while Kuching reached 311. These figures surpass the level that permits the suspension of non-essential and outdoor activities. Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar approved the declaration to facilitate effective measures to combat pollution, especially after schools were closed when the index readings reached 200.
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