{
  "id": 6375824,
  "title": "No hazardous API readings nationwide, but Serian records very unhealthy level",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/no-hazardous-api-readings-nationwide-but-serian-records-very",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T03:17:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/09/no-hazardous-api-readings-nationwide-but-serian-records-very-unhealthy-level/234503"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As of 9 am today, no region nationwide recorded an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading hazardous due to the haze, according to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal. However, Serian in Sarawak had the highest reading at a 'very unhealthy' level of 214. Ten areas in Sarawak reported unhealthy API readings, including Samarahan, Kuching, Sarikei, Sri Aman, Miri Industrial Training Institute (ILP), Samalaju, Mukah, Bintulu, and Miri. In Selangor, Johan Setia had the highest API reading of 164, followed by Shah Alam, Banting, Petaling Jaya, Klang, and Kuala Selangor. Perak reported unhealthy API statuses in Tasek Ipoh, Tanjung Malim, Seri Manjung, and Pegoh Ipoh. The federal capital, Kuala Lumpur, recorded API readings of 170 in Batu Muda, 161 in Cheras, and 157 in Putrajaya. Other areas with similar readings were Nilai, Seremban, and Port Dickson in Negeri Sembilan; Bukit Rambai, Alor Gajah, and Bandaraya Melaka in Melaka; Segamat, Batu Pahat, Kluang, and Tangkak in Johor. Overall, 29 areas nationwide were reported at a moderate level, while four areas had good readings. The API scale ranges from zero to 50 (good), 51 to 100 (moderate), 101 to 200 (unhealthy), 201 to 300 (very unhealthy), and 300 and above (hazardous).",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — No area nationwide recorded an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at hazardous le...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Serian air quality remains very unhealthy, API reading hits 212",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/serian-air-quality-remains-very-unhealthy-api-reading-hits-212",
        "published": "2026-09-09T01:38:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Serian air quality remains very unhealthy as haze spreads",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/serian-air-quality-remains-very-unhealthy-as-haze-spreads",
        "published": "2026-09-09T01:50:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "No hazardous API readings nationwide, but Serian records very unhealthy level",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/no-hazardous-api-readings-nationwide-but-serian-records-very-6376916",
        "published": "2026-09-09T03:17:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}