13 areas in Sarawak record unhealthy air quality

Thirteen locations in Sarawak reported unhealthy air quality index (API) readings this morning, according to data from the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System. Sri Aman topped the list with a reading of 181, followed by IPD Serian at 179, Kuching with 174, Sibu at 173, Sarikei at 169, Bintulu and Samarahan both at 168, and Mukah, Miri, Samalaju, ILP Miri, Limbang and Kapit each at 162, 158, 158, 155, 153 and 116 respectively.

Meanwhile, 46 areas across the country recorded moderate API levels, with Labuan having the highest at 87, followed by Keningau at 81, Politeknik Kota Kinabalu at 79, Cheras, Kota Kinabalu and Bukit Rambai each at 78, Batu Muda at 74, Nilai at 74, Tawau at 71 and Johan Setia at 71. Eight areas were categorized as having good air quality, with Banting recording the highest at 47, followed by Kuala Terengganu at 45, Indera Mahkota Kuantan at 40, Besut at 40, Kangar at 38, Temerloh at 35, Jerantut at 33 and Langkawi at 31.

API levels ranging from 0 to 50 denote good air quality, 51 to 100 indicate moderate, 101 to 200 are unhealthy, 201 to 300 are very unhealthy, and 301 and above are hazardous.