Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak over pollution
Malaysia has declared a state of emergency in the Serian area of Sarawak due to air pollution caused by dense smog resulting from fires in neighboring Indonesia. The pollution index reached 519 points, surpassing the critical threshold of 500 points. Authorities have closed 647 schools starting the day after tomorrow, Monday, and will remain closed until the end of the week to protect public health and safety, following a request from the regional Disaster Management Committee.
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