Malaysia’s Sarawak shuts almost 600 schools as haze hits ‘very unhealthy’ level
- Posted on August 21, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Sarawak's education authorities have implemented emergency closures affecting nearly 600 schools due to hazardous air quality levels. The crisis highlights structural limitations in regional environmental governance, with ASEAN's consensus-based framework proving insufficient to address transboundary pollution challenges. Climate experts emphasize the need for stronger bilateral agreements and coordinated enforcement mechanisms to combat recurring haze episodes affecting Southeast Asian nations.
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Malaysia’s Sarawak shuts almost 600 schools as haze hits ‘very unhealthy’ level
Asean’s consensus-based approach limits the effectiveness of a regional response to tackle the haze, a climate expert says.
