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Sarawak dominates unhealthy API readings, Serian highest at 183

KUALA LUMPUR: Serian recorded the country’s highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at 183 as of 5.30pm today, with 11 areas nationwide recording unhealthy air quality.

Sarawak dominates unhealthy API readings, Serian highest at 183

Sarawak has dominated the highest unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in Malaysia, with Serian recording the country's highest reading at 183. Eleven areas nationwide are currently experiencing unhealthy air quality, with Sarawak's Sarikei, Samarahan, Kuching, Samalaju, Sri Aman, Sibu, and Mukah following closely. In the peninsula, Batu Muda and Kuala Lumpur recorded 167, while Johor's Larkin and Pasir Gudang were also in the unhealthy range.

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