Sarawak haze eases as three areas record unhealthy air quality
AIR quality in Sarawak improved this morning, with only three areas recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 8am, down from nine areas at the same time on Saturday. Data from the Department of Environment’s Air Pollutant Index Man...
Sarawak's air quality has improved as authorities ramp up efforts to tackle the persistent haze, with only three areas recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 8am on August 16, 2026. The Department of Environment’s Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) reported that Serian recorded the highest reading at 162, followed by Samarahan at 154 and Kuching at 119.
All other monitoring stations in the state recorded readings below 100, placing them in the moderate category. Despite the improvement, Sarawak authorities are stepping up efforts to address the haze, including plans to raise concerns over transboundary smoke pollution at the regional level.
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