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Sarawak postpones three major programmes over haze concerns

THE Sarawak-level National Day Celebration 2026 and two other major events have been postponed as a precaution amid unhealthy air quality in several parts of the state, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The Sarawak Disaster Manageme...

Sarawak has postponed three major events due to unhealthy air quality concerns, prioritizing public safety and health. The National Day Celebration 2026, Sarawakku Sayang programme, and 100th Anniversary Celebration of Rumah Mendit Penom have been rescheduled. Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah Embas emphasized monitoring air quality and advising the public to minimize exposure during poor air quality conditions.

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