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Sarawak records API 476 haze; health cases spike

8/31/2026

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  • Sarawak recorded hazardous air quality with an API of 476 in Serian on Aug 31.
  • Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah Embas warned an API over 500 could trigger a national emergency.
  • Malaysia activated its National Open Burning Action Plan and National Haze Action Plan to combat fires.
  • Health Ministry reported 1,811 asthma cases between Aug 23-29, an eightfold increase from the previous week.