Key facts
- Malaysia has lifted its emergency declaration in Serian, Sarawak.
- The emergency was declared due to fire haze.
- Air quality in the district remains unhealthy despite the easing haze.
Malaysia has lifted its emergency declaration in Serian, Sarawak, as the fire haze affecting the region has eased. Despite the improvement, air quality in the district remains at an unhealthy level, and authorities have cautioned that pollution risks persist.
The emergency declaration was put in place to address the impact of the haze, which is often caused by forest fires and peatland burning. The lifting of the declaration signifies an improvement in the immediate environmental conditions, though the underlying issues contributing to the haze may still be present.