{
  "id": 6834750,
  "title": "Sarawak records highest air pollution reading as Serian hits very unhealthy level",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/sarawak-records-highest-air-pollution-reading-as-serian-hits-very",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T01:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127189/sarawak-records-highest-air-pollution-reading-as-serian-hits-very-unhealthy-level"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Serian recorded the highest air pollution reading in the country at 258, classified as very unhealthy, according to the Department of Environment's Air Pollutant Index Management System. This reading, taken at 8am today, surpassed all other areas in Sarawak, which included Sri Aman, Samarahan, Kuching, Bintulu, Sarikei, Samalaju, Mukah, and Sibu. Across the nation, 45 areas reported moderate air quality, while 13 were deemed good. Factors contributing to the improved air quality included recent rainfall, as predicted by the Malaysian Meteorological Department. Additionally, MetMalaysia issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds in parts of several states until 10am today.",
  "summary": "SERIAN recorded a very unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 258 as of 8am today, the highest in the country, according to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS). Eight other areas in Sarawak reco...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Serian still tops API reading nationwide with 'very unhealthy' 220",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/serian-still-tops-api-reading-nationwide-with-very-unhealthy-220",
        "published": "2026-09-11T11:10:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}