Sarawak: The public has been advised to postpone activities or events, particularly those held outdoors and involving large crowds, to a more suitable date due to the hot weather and haze.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (JPBNS) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas stated that the move was a precautionary measure to reduce public exposure to unhealthy air quality. He emphasized that the current air quality situation is under continuous monitoring, focusing on areas recording unhealthy readings. JPBNS, along with relevant agencies, will persist in monitoring and coordinating measures based on the latest developments to ensure any risks to public safety and health are addressed appropriately.

Based on the Hot Weather Update Report as of 8 am today, 11 locations recorded unhealthy readings (101-200), while six locations were at the moderate level (51-100) and one location recorded a good reading (0-50). The highest reading was recorded in Serian at 190, followed by Kuching and Lubok Antu at 181 each, Lundu (179), Samarahan (177), Sri Aman (174), and Sarikei (172).

As a result, several programs, including the Sarawak Ku Sayang scheduled for August 28 to 30 in Mukah and the state-level 2026 National Day celebrations scheduled for August 30 to 31 in Kapit, have been postponed as a safety and public well-being measure.