21 locations still with unhealthy air quality
Serian in Sarawak, where an emergency was declared early in September, tops the list with an API reading of 182 as of 8am.
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According to the latest data, 21 locations across Malaysia are currently experiencing unhealthy air quality, with Serian in Sarawak leading the list at an API reading of 182. Other areas with unhealthy air quality include Samarahan, Kuching, Sri Aman, Larkin, Pasir Gudang, Putrajaya, Nilai, Shah Alam, Segamat, Bintulu, Sibu, Tangkak, Cheras, Johan Setia, Sarikei, Seremban, Bukit Rambai, Kota Tinggi, and Melaka.
Forty-one locations recorded moderate API readings, while five had good air quality. The Air Pollutant Index (API) ranges from 0-50 for good air quality, 51-100 for moderate, 101-200 for unhealthy, 201-300 for very unhealthy, and 301 and above is considered hazardous.
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