{
  "id": 9464200,
  "title": "Serian catat IPU sangat tidak sihat pagi ini",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/serian-catat-ipu-sangat-tidak-sihat-pagi-ini",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T01:44:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/24/serian-catat-ipu-sangat-tidak-sihat-pagi-ini"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nine districts in Sarawak recorded unhealthy air quality index (IPU) readings this morning, according to the Malaysia Air Pollution Index Management System (APIMS). The Serian IPU in Sarawak reached a dangerously unhealthy level of 218 by 8 a.m. This followed nine districts in Sarawak and one in Melaka recording unhealthy IPU levels, with Kuching topping the list at 195, followed by Samarahan (188), Bintulu (170), Sri Aman (168), and Samalaju (163). Sibu and Sarikei each recorded 158, while Mukah (151), Bukit Rambai in Melaka (118), and Miri (114) were also unhealthy. Meanwhile, 50 districts across the country reported simple air quality levels, while seven recorded good air quality. IPU readings of 0-50 indicate good air quality, 51-100 simple, 101-200 unhealthy, 201-300 very unhealthy, and above 300 dangerous.",
  "summary": "Sembilan kawasan di Sarawak dan satu di Melaka turut merekodkan bacaan IPU pada tahap tidak sihat.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Kualiti udara di Serian merosot, IPU sangat tidak sihat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/kualiti-udara-di-serian-merosot-ipu-sangat-tidak-sihat",
        "published": "2026-09-23T11:00:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}