7 areas in 4 states record unhealthy API readings
The air pollutant index reading in Serian, Sarawak, this morning topped 194, just below the very unhealthy level.
As of 9am today, seven areas across four states in Malaysia recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings, according to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System portal. Four of these areas were in Sarawak, including Serian with a reading of 194, Kuching with 183, Sri Aman with 177, and Samarahan with 175. The other three areas were Johan Setia in Selangor with 157, Sungai Petani in Kedah with 140, and Taiping in Perak with 121.
Sixty-one areas nationwide reported moderate air quality. An API reading from 0 to 50 signifies good air quality, 51 to 100 indicates moderate quality, 101 to 200 denotes unhealthy conditions, 201 to 300 represents very unhealthy air, and readings above 300 are classified as hazardous. The Department of Environment is actively monitoring the country's ambient air quality through 68 monitoring stations to detect any significant changes that could potentially impact public health.
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