{
  "id": 5677963,
  "title": "Serian records 376 API reading as of 8am",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/serian-records-376-api-reading-as-of-8am",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T00:49:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1526028/serian-records-376-api-reading-8am"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The New Straits Times reports that Serian, Sarawak, recorded a hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 376 at 8am today. This is significantly higher than the readings from other nearby areas, which ranged from unhealthy to good. The Department of Environment's Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) recorded these readings. The emergency declaration by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim follows worsening haze conditions in the region.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Serian air quality remains hazardous with API reading at 376",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/serian-air-quality-remains-hazardous-with-api-reading-at-376",
        "published": "2026-09-05T01:07:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}