Malaysia records unhealthy air quality in around 30 areas as haze spreads
Much of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and parts of Sarawak were affected on Tuesday (Aug 25), with authorities saying haze was moving in “from various directions”.
Forest fires in Indonesia have exacerbated haze conditions in Malaysia, with several areas reporting unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, according to a report from the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS). Serian in Sarawak recorded the highest API reading of 181, followed by Sri Aman and Johan Setia, both with readings of 173.
Unhealthy API levels were also reported in several other locations, including Sarawak's Sarikei and Kuching (154), and the peninsula's Shah Alam and Taiping (157). A total of 39 areas across Malaysia recorded moderate API readings, indicating moderate air quality.
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