Serian top of the haze chart at API 194 as of 10am as 12 areas turn unhealthy

Today at 10 am, a total of twelve areas throughout Malaysia recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings, with Serian in Sarawak topping the chart at a record-high 194. Alongside Serian, three other areas in Sarawak also suffered from unhealthy air quality, namely Kuching (188), Samarahan (182), and Sri Aman (159). In Johor, five regions registered unhealthy API levels, with Pasir Gudang and Batu Pahat both scoring 156, followed by Kluang (154), Larkin (151), and Kota Tinggi (102).

Negeri Sembilan's Nilai and Seremban both recorded a reading of 151, while in Terengganu, Paka alone measured 154. Nationwide, 45 areas had moderate API readings, while 11 areas were classified as having good air quality. The API scale ranges from zero to 50, indicating good air quality, 51 to 100 for moderate, 101 to 200 for unhealthy, 201 to 300 for very unhealthy, and readings above 300 as hazardous.