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  "id": 5530838,
  "title": "King declares emergency in Serian over hazardous haze",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/king-declares-emergency-in-serian-over-hazardous-haze",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T09:06:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/04/king-declares-emergency-in-serian-over-hazardous-haze/233941"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — The King of Malaysia has granted an emergency declaration for the Serian Division in Sarawak due to hazardous haze conditions that pose severe risks to public health and safety. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg, and other relevant agencies advised the decision, which considers the deteriorating air quality in the region. The emergency declaration aims to enable more effective measures to safeguard the well-being of residents impacted by the toxic air pollution. The government will continuously monitor the situation and ensure the implementation of essential actions, including mitigation efforts and public health advisories. The emergency covers the entire Serian Division in Sarawak.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has approved the declaration of an emergency...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Sarawak wants emergency declared in Serian",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/sarawak-wants-emergency-declared-in-serian",
        "published": "2026-09-04T08:07:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "King consents to emergency declaration in Serian as haze reaches hazardous levels",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/king-consents-to-emergency-declaration-in-serian-as-haze-reaches",
        "published": "2026-09-04T09:06:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Emergency declared in Serian as haze reaches hazardous levels",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/emergency-declared-in-serian-as-haze-reaches-hazardous-levels",
        "published": "2026-09-04T09:25:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Malaysia declares state of emergency in Sarawak’s Serian after air pollutant index exceeds 500",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/malaysia-declares-state-of-emergency-in-sarawaks-serian-after-air",
        "published": "2026-09-04T09:38:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak town as haze reaches critical level",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/malaysia-declares-emergency-in-sarawak-town-as-haze-reaches-critical",
        "published": "2026-09-04T09:53:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}