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Sarawak sees improved air quality as unhealthy readings fall

KUALA LUMPUR: Four areas recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 5.30pm today, down from 10 areas recorded earlier in the day.

Sarawak sees improved air quality as unhealthy readings fall

As of 5.30pm today, four areas in Sarawak recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, down from 10 areas earlier in the day. The highest reading in the region was 65 in Serian, followed by 63 in Sri Aman. The remaining areas in Sarawak reported moderate readings.

Sabah also experienced moderate API readings, with Tawau at 78, Sandakan at 70, and Keningau at 54. Labuan recorded a reading of 53.

In Malaysia, 57 areas nationwide recorded moderate API readings, while 4 areas reported unhealthy readings. The highest unhealthy reading was 154 in Johan Setia, Selangor, followed by 139 in Klang, 130 in Nilai, Negri Sembilan, and 122 in Putrajaya.

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