Lubok Antu only Sarawak area with very unhealthy API reading as of 4pm
KUCHING (Aug 27): Lubok Antu was the only area in Sarawak to record a “very unhealthy” Air Pollutant Index (API) reading this afternoon, as haze continued to affect several parts of the state. According to the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak’s Daily Haze Watch, Lubok Antu recorded an API reading of 210 as [...] The post Lubok Antu only Sarawak area with very unhealthy API…
KUCHING, Aug 27: Educator Fadhlina Sidek has faced criticism for her Facebook post on the haze situation, which some argue overlooks the long-standing impact on Sarawak schools and communities. Datuk Bishop Danald Jute, president of the Sarawak Anglican Mission Schools board, expressed disappointment with Fadhlina's statement suggesting the haze was only recently reaching unhealthy levels.
Danald questioned why the minister hadn't addressed the issue earlier, given Sarawak had already been experiencing poor air quality. He also pointed out that the Borneo region often receives less attention compared to the Peninsular Malaysia. As a federal minister, Danald argued that Fadhlina should acknowledge the challenges faced by pupils, teachers, and parents in Sarawak.
The Education Department had to close nearly 600 schools in Sarawak due to unhealthy air quality, with the closures beginning on Aug 20-21.
Written by urgent.news from Borneo Post Online's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
