KUANTAN, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has decreed that special prayers (solat hajat) be held at all mosques throughout the state, seeking Allah SWT’s help for the haze situation in Sarawak to improve.
The Kesultanan Pahang said in a Facebook post that His Royal Highness had decreed that prayers and efforts must go hand in hand in addressing the haze, which could affect the health and well-being of the people.
“His Royal Highness also advised the people of Sarawak to comply with all directives and advice issued by the state authorities, particularly those relating to safety and health throughout the haze situation, and to take the necessary precautions,” it said.
The Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at the Serian Police headquarters in Sarawak had fallen to 190 as of 9 am today, from 227 yesterday afternoon, with the air quality there improving from the very unhealthy to unhealthy level.
According to data from the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, 10 other areas also recorded unhealthy air quality, namely Kuching (182), Samarahan (177), Sarikei and Sri Aman (173), Sibu (161), Bintulu (157), Samalaju and Mukah (156), as well as Miri and Bukit Rambai in Melaka, both at 151.
-- BERNAMA