From Malay Mail · · 50s
Haze spreads across Malaysia as 20 areas hit unhealthy air
Malaysia's air quality drops to unhealthy levels in 20 regions as haze stretches from Tawau to Perak.
In brief
Malaysia's air quality drops to unhealthy levels in 20 regions as haze stretches from Tawau to Perak. Malaysia reports 20 areas with unhealthy air quality, including Kuching and Serian at 169 API. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Haze spreads
Haze stretches from Tawau to Perak across Malaysia.
20 areas affected
20 areas nationwide record unhealthy air quality readings.
Kuching and Serian hit 169
Kuching and IPD Serian show highest API readings at 169.
Other areas affected
Samarahan, Sri Aman, Sibu and six other areas report unhealthy API levels.
API levels explained
API 0-50: good, 51-100: moderate, 101-200: unhealthy, 201-300: very unhealthy.
What happens next
Malaysia monitors air quality as haze continues to spread.
The key point
Malaysia reports 20 areas with unhealthy air quality, including Kuching and Serian at 169 API.
