Haze: Six Areas in Sarawak Record Hazardous API Readings as at 8 Am
Hazardous air quality levels have been recorded in six areas of Sarawak, Malaysia, due to severe haze. Authorities are monitoring the situation as several other regions report unhealthy air quality readings.
Why it matters
Haze events in Southeast Asia pose significant respiratory health risks and disrupt daily life, often requiring government intervention.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — Six areas in Sarawak recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at the hazardous level as of 8 am today, with the Serian District Police Headquarters recording the highest reading at 408.
According to data from the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, the five other areas in Sarawak that recorded hazardous API readings were Kuching (407), Samarahan (372), Sri Aman (361), Sarikei (333) and Sibu (309).
Three areas in Sarawak recorded readings at the very unhealthy level – Mukah (234), Bintulu (232) and Samalaju (225).
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