10 areas nationwide record unhealthy air quality
Serian was the most affected in Sarawak while Cheras, Johan Setia, Shah Alam recorded high readings on the Peninsula.
Most of the affected areas due to transboundary haze occurred in Sarawak with Serian recording an API reading of 183. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 10 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air quality as of 10am today with most locations occurring in Sarawak. According to data from the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (Apims) portal, Serian recorded the highest air pollutant index (API) reading of 183, followed by Kuching (171), Samarahan (171), Sri Aman (163), Sarikei (158), Mukah (152), and Bintulu (147).
In the Peninsula, three areas recorded unhealthy readings, namely Cheras (153), Johan Setia (150), and Shah Alam (103). Meanwhile, 56 areas recorded API readings at a moderate level (51 to 100), while another two areas recorded good air quality levels (below 50). An API reading of zero to 50 shows good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy and an API exceeding 300 is hazardous. API data is released hourly based on 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide.
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