Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Three task forces formed

MANAGEMENT OF HAZE, BUSH FIRES MIRI: Three task forces have been set up by Miri Division Disaster Management Committee (MDDMC) with various government agencies to minimise and manage the impact of haze and bush fires here. Minister in-charge of MDDMC Datuk Lee Kim Shin revealed the set up of three task forces to mitigate the […]

Strictly preventing open burning

KUCHING: The state will intensify its efforts in terms of monitoring and enforcement in preventing open burning during the expected haze season. State Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the Divisional Disaster Management Committees (DDMCs) had been ordered to keep a lookout in their respective divisions for areas prone to having […]

Haze season returns

KUCHING: The air quality in several areas in Sarawak recorded a moderate level due to the transboundary haze from Kalimantan. Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak Controller of Environmental Quality Justine Jok Jau Emang said as of Aug 9 (Sunday), the air quality monitoring stations in the state recorded the air quality readings in […]