Samalaju records unhealthy air quality in Sarawak

Samalaju, Sarawak, has become the only area in Malaysia to record an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading, reaching 152 as of 9:00 AM on October 27.

According to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), 43 other areas recorded moderate API levels. Within Sarawak, Bintulu recorded the highest moderate reading at 94, followed by Serian at 90 and Sibu at 89. Other areas in Sarawak with moderate readings include Sri Aman, Samarahan, Sarikei, Kuching, and Mukah.

In other states, Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur recorded 82, while Kluang in Johor recorded 81. API readings between 51 and 100 are classified as moderate, 101 to 200 as unhealthy, and 201 to 300 as very unhealthy.