Sarawak leads haze misery as Serian hits 194, unhealthy API spreads to Selangor, Kedah, Penang
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Ten areas in four states recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 10am today, with Serian, Sarawak recording the highest reading,...
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According to data from the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, Sarawak was the worst-affected state, with five areas recording readings above 100, including the Serian district police headquarters (IPD), which recorded an API reading of 194.
Other areas in the state that recorded unhealthy air quality were Kuching (176), Samarahan (172), Sri Aman (158) and Bintulu (125).
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