Serian records unhealthy API reading
KUALA LUMPUR: Serian recorded an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 154 as of 7am today.
KUALA LUMPUR: Serian's Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 154, measured at 7am today, indicates an unhealthy level of air pollution according to the Department of Environment's Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS). Of the 63 other areas nationwide recorded moderate API readings, Sarawak saw Sri Aman with 97, Kuching with 95, Bintulu with 92, Samarahan with 89, Sarikei with 81, and Sibu with 71.
In Sabah, Politeknik Kota Kinabalu reported an API of 84, while Tawau and Sandakan recorded 78 and 72 respectively. In Johor, Pasir Gudang measured 83 and Larkin 81. Bukit Rambai in Melaka logged an API of 82, and Batu Pahat in Johor and Sungai Petani in Kedah both reported an API of 81. API levels between 0 and 50 are considered good, 51 to 100 moderate, and 101 to 200 unhealthy.
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