DOE tracks 68 stations nationwide, no areas report good air as haze worsens
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 — The Air Pollution Index (API) reading in Serian rose to 196 as of 4pm today, nearing the very unhealthy category.According to data from the Malaysian Air...
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According to data from the Malaysian Air Pollution Index Management System (APIMS) portal, 10 other areas also recorded unhealthy readings — Kuching (189), Samarahan (179), Sri Aman (176), Sarikei (173), Sibu (162), Mukah (158), Bintulu (157), Samalaju (153), Bukit Rambai, Melaka (152) and Miri (143).
Meanwhile, 57 areas nationwide recorded moderate air quality, while no areas recorded good, very unhealthy or hazardous readings as of now.
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