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Transboundary Haze Crisis: Malaysia declared an emergency in Sarawak’s Serian Division after the Air Pollutant Index hit critical levels, with 647 schools set to close from Sept 7 and home-based learning replacing face-to-face classes; authorities say workplaces can continue with health precautions and cloud-seeding is underway to bring rain. Regional Air Quality Fallout: The haze is tied to ongoing fires in Indonesia’s Kalimantan and Sumatra, with smoke drifting across Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, worsening respiratory problems and disrupting daily routines. ASEAN Response: Indonesia says it is meeting its obligations under the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution, after the bloc activated Regional Alert Level 3 and asked members for daily situation reports. Local Brunei Relevance: Reports note the smoke has reached Brunei as part of the wider Borneo haze spread, underscoring the need for cross-border action. Sports & Community: UMPSA in Malaysia is using university table tennis to develop talent through an Asian university championship, while ASEAN Community in Doha held a blood donation drive for humanitarian needs.

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