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Severe haze: Four areas in Sarawak hit hazardous API levels, Serian highest at 445

Malaysia Times desk Original: theSun 8/31 18:51 X
Severe haze: Four areas in Sarawak hit hazardous API levels, Serian highest at 445
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Four areas in Sarawak, led by Serian at 445, recorded hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as haze conditions deteriorated across Malaysia.

From the original report

KUALA LUMPUR : Four areas in Sarawak recorded hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 4 pm today, with the Serian District Police Headquarters (IPD) recording the highest at 445.

According to data from the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, the three other areas with hazardous readings were Kuching (366), Samarahan (350) and Sri Aman (334).

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Aug 31, 2026
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Aug 31, 2026
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