Serian’s 108 schools to close from tomorrow as API hits 214
KUCHING (Sept 23): All 108 schools in the Serian district will be temporarily closed from tomorrow (Sept 24) due to worsening haze conditions. The Sarawak Education Department said in a statement that the decision was made following continuous monitoring of air quality, which showed the Air Pollutant Index (API) had exceeded 201. As of 10pm, [...] The post Serian’s 108 schools to close from…
Kuching city was engulfed in haze on September 23, 2026. – Photo by Chimon
On September 24, all 108 schools in the Serian district were temporarily closed due to severe haze conditions. The Sarawak Education Department announced the decision after continuous monitoring revealed the Air Pollutant Index (API) had surpassed 201, reaching 214 as of 10pm that day.
The closure will remain in effect as long as API readings stay at that level or higher. During the temporary closure, teaching and learning activities will shift to Home-Based Teaching and Learning (PdPR). The department implemented the measure in line with Circular Letter No. 1 of 2019.
The Sarawak Education Department stated that further updates on the schools' reopening would be announced later.
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