AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTransboundary Haze Crisis: Malaysia declared a state of emergency in Serian, Sarawak after the Air Pollutant Index hit 521, with Kuching also recording hazardous levels. Public Health Measures: 647 schools in Serian will close and non-essential offices, plantations, construction sites and quarries are set to suspend operations, while a three-day cloud-seeding operation is extended to at least Monday. Regional Impact: Smoke from Indonesia’s Borneo and Sumatra wildfires has been worsening across Southeast Asia, with haze reaching Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and the Philippines, and officials warning of continued unhealthy air as El Niño-driven dry conditions persist. Brunei Link in the Haze: Malaysia’s environment report says moderate to thick haze is moving toward parts of Sarawak and Brunei, underscoring the cross-border nature of the problem. Local Business/Transport: Brunei’s Toyota Gadong launched the all-electric Urban Cruiser BEV, touting up to 426km range and new safety and tech features for local drivers. ASEAN People-to-People: The ASEAN Community in Doha ran a blood donation drive on 4 September, with ambassadors and community members volunteering at Qatar’s national blood donation centre.
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