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Haze Watch: 21 Areas Report Unhealthy Air
Malaysia's 21 areas wake up to unhealthy air as API hits 182 in Serian.
In brief
Malaysia's 21 areas wake up to unhealthy air as API hits 182 in Serian. Malaysia's 21 areas report unhealthy air quality with Serian's API at 182. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Haze Alert
Malaysia's 21 areas report unhealthy air quality as of 8am September 20, 2026.
Serian Leads with 182 API
Sarawak's Serian district police headquarters recorded the highest API reading at 182.
Sarawak's Next Highest Readings
Sarawak's Samarahan recorded 168 API while Sri Aman recorded 164.
Johor and Putrajaya Readings
Johor's Larkin recorded 162 API while Pasir Gudang recorded 155.
Selangor and Kuala Lumpur
Putrajaya, Nilai in Negeri Sembilan and Batu Pahat in Johor recorded 154 API.
Kuala Lumpur's Only Unhealthy Area
Cheras was the only Kuala Lumpur area with unhealthy air at 133 API.
Moderate Air Quality Areas
41 areas recorded moderate air quality including Batu Muda and Miri at 99 API.
Here's the gist
Malaysia's 21 areas report unhealthy air quality with Serian's API at 182.
