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Malaysia's Sarawak closes nearly 600 schools amid severe haze

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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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Malaysia's Sarawak closes nearly 600 schools amid severe haze

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ushar Daniele ·

    Malaysia’s Sarawak shuts almost 600 schools as haze hits ‘very unhealthy’ level

    Transboundary haze has again disrupted daily life on Malaysian Borneo, forcing nearly 600 schools in Sarawak to shut on Friday as air pollution in parts of the state reached “very unhealthy” levels. The closures affecting almost 200,000 pupils were the latest disruptions caused b…

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