Malaysia has lifted an emergency declaration due to fire haze in the district of Serian in Sarawak state after air quality readings dropped back below hazardous levels, but health risks remain, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Sept. 7.

Country implements state of emergency in Sarawak's Serian district after air pollution reaches 'hazardous' levels.

Malaysia’s Serian declares emergency as toxic haze from Indonesia’s fires chokes Borneo, forcing school closures and disrupting daily life.