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Sarikei records highest unhealthy air reading as haze blankets Sarawak

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Sarikei records highest unhealthy air reading as haze blankets Sarawak
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Haze continues to affect the country, with 15 areas recording unhealthy air quality and Sarawak accounting for 10 of them

From the original report

SARIKEI recorded Malaysia's highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at 194 as haze continued to affect large parts of the country, with 15 areas recording unhealthy air quality as of 8am today.

Data from the Department of Environment's (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) showed Sarawak dominating the list of unhealthy locations, accounting for 10 of the 15 areas.

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The Vibes
Originally published
Sep 10, 2026
Updated here
Sep 10, 2026
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