{
  "id": 3242085,
  "title": "Serian records 181 API as haze spreads across Malaysia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/serian-records-181-api-as-haze-spreads-across-malaysia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T10:57:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1518631/serian-records-181-api-haze-spreads-across-malaysia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Forest fires in Indonesia have exacerbated haze conditions in Malaysia, with several areas reporting unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, according to a report from the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS). Serian in Sarawak recorded the highest API reading of 181, followed by Sri Aman and Johan Setia, both with readings of 173. Unhealthy API levels were also reported in several other locations, including Sarawak's Sarikei and Kuching (154), and the peninsula's Shah Alam and Taiping (157). A total of 39 areas across Malaysia recorded moderate API readings, indicating moderate air quality.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Forest fires in several Indonesian provinces, including Riau, have worsened haze conditions in Malaysia, with more areas recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 6pm today.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Malaysia records unhealthy air quality in around 30 areas as haze spreads",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/malaysia-records-unhealthy-air-quality-in-around-30-areas-as-haze",
        "published": "2026-08-25T10:14:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}