Haze update: 21 areas across Malaysia at ‘Unhealthy’ pollution levels

According to the Department of Environment (DoE), 21 air quality monitoring stations across Malaysia recorded "Unhealthy" Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 8:30am today, with Sarawak accounting for more than half of the country's worst-hit areas. The highest readings were logged in Sarawak, with IPD Serian recording 168, followed by Kapit at 166 and Sri Aman at 160.

Across the Peninsular Malaysia, major urban and industrial corridors like Putrajaya (157) and Cheras in Kuala Lumpur (155) also experienced elevated pollution levels. The DoE is continuing round-the-clock air quality surveillance and advising the public, particularly vulnerable groups, to monitor real-time updates as conditions may evolve.

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