Sarawak’s Serian, Kuching, Samarahan and Sri Aman see ‘Unhealthy’ API levels

Four areas in Sarawak, including Serian, Kuching, Samarahan, and Sri Aman, have recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) levels at the unhealthy range as of 9 am today, according to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal. The Serian district police headquarters reported the highest reading at 178, while Kuching, Samarahan, and Sri Aman followed with readings of 166, 165, and 163, respectively.

In contrast, 61 areas nationwide recorded moderate API levels, with Batu Muda in Malaysia at 73, Kota Kinabalu in Sabah at 63, Balik Pulau in Penang at 55, and Kangar in Perlis at 52. API readings between 0 and 50 indicate good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and readings exceeding 300 are considered hazardous.

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