Sarawak postpones National Day events as haze pushes API readings to unhealthy levels statewide
KUCHING, Aug 22 — The Sarawak-level National Day Celebration 2026 and two other major events have been postponed a...
The Sarawak government has postponed several National Day events due to unhealthy air quality caused by haze, according to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The cancelled events include the Sarawak Ku Sayang Programme in Mukah, the state-level National Day celebration in Kapit, and the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Rumah Mendit Penom in Sapo.
The decision was made to prioritize public safety and well-being, as 14 monitoring stations recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at the Unhealthy level. The Public Advised to reduce outdoor activities during unhealthy air quality and avoid open burning.
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