Sarawak, Selangor stations still in unhealthy range as haze lingers
KUALA LUMPUR: Five monitoring stations — four in Sarawak and one in Selangor — recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 1.25pm today.
The haze situation continues to pose health risks in several Malaysian regions, with five monitoring stations currently reporting unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings. Four of these stations are located in Sarawak, with IPD Serian registering the highest reading at 178, followed by Sri Aman at 166, Samarahan at 155, and Kuching at 154.
In Selangor, Johan Setia recorded an API reading of 145, indicating an unhealthy air quality level. Across the country, 55 stations reported moderate air quality, while eight areas were classified as having good air quality. The API levels are categorized as good (0-50), moderate (51-100), unhealthy (101-200), very unhealthy (201-300), and hazardous (301 and above).
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