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Air quality in Serian remains very unhealthy

Eight other areas in Sarawak, including Samarahan and Kuching, recorded unhealthy readings as of 4.30pm.

Air quality in Serian remains very unhealthy

Serian, Sarawak, continues to experience very unhealthy air quality on the afternoon of the report. According to the Air Pollutant Index Management System (Apims) portal, the monitoring station at Serian police headquarters reported an API reading of 213 as of 4.30pm. This reading is classified as very unhealthy. Eight other areas in Sarawak also recorded unhealthy API levels, including Samarahan, Kuching, Sarikei, Miri Industrial Training Institute, Samalaju, Sri Aman, Bintulu, and Mukah.

The situation in Sarawak mirrors that of other Malaysian states, with 31 areas nationwide experiencing moderate air quality and five reporting good air quality.

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