{
  "id": 9667031,
  "title": "Haze improves, 4 Sarawak areas record unhealthy API",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/haze-improves-4-sarawak-areas-record-unhealthy-api",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T00:53:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1540643/haze-improves-4-sarawak-areas-record-unhealthy-api"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Haze conditions are showing signs of improvement, with only four Sarawakian locations currently reporting unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) levels as of 8am today. The Department of Environment's Air Pollutant Index Management System revealed that Serian registered an unhealthy API reading of 180, while Samarahan and Kuching both recorded 168, and Sri Aman measured 165. Out of the total 68 API monitoring stations across the nation, four stations reported unhealthy readings (101-200), 61 stations recorded moderate readings (51-100), and three stations were categorized as having good readings (0-50). No stations were found to be emitting very unhealthy or hazardous air. This improvement is attributed to rainfall experienced in several regions. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has predicted heavy rain in various areas surrounding the Klang Valley in the afternoon. Simultaneously, Sarawak is also anticipated to receive rainfall in Kuching, Miri, and Serian, both in the morning and afternoon. Authorities in the affected regions are urging residents to curtail outdoor activities, use face masks while venturing outdoors, and maintain adequate hydration to mitigate the adverse health impacts of poor air quality.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Haze conditions are improving, with only four areas in Sarawak recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 8am today.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Tough for Sarawak to get compensation for haze problem",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/tough-for-sarawak-to-get-compensation-for-haze-problem",
        "published": "2026-09-24T23:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}