Nearly 600 schools in Malaysia's Sarawak region were closed due to severe air pollution, impacting approximately 200,000 students. Air quality in several districts reached "very unhealthy" levels, with readings in some areas exceeding 180 on the Air Pollution Index (API). This recurring haze, often caused by agricultural land clearing and peatland fires during dry seasons, highlights challenges in regional cooperation to address transboundary pollution. AI
RANK_REASON Significant regional event impacting public services and education due to environmental factors. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
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