# Air Quality Dips Nationwide

> Malaysia's air quality drops as Sarawak records seven unhealthy API readings.
- Title: Air Quality Dips Nationwide · Malay Mail | Shortify
- Summary: Malaysia's air quality drops as Sarawak records seven unhealthy API readings. Malaysia reports 17 areas with unhealthy air quality, including Sarawak's seven…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/19/air-quality-dips-nationwide-sarawak-records-seven-unhealthy-api-readings-klang-valley-four-johor-three/235801
- Published: 2026-09-19T17:50:46+00:00
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- Topics: malaysia, air quality, api, sarawak, klang valley, johor, unhealthy api readings, news, world
## Air Quality Dips Nationwide
As of 4 pm on September 19, seventeen locations across Malaysia reported unhealthy Air Pollutant Index levels.
## Sarawak Records Seven Unhealthy Readings
Sarawak recorded seven areas with unhealthy readings: IPD Serian (178), Kuching (171), Sri Aman (168), Samarahan (164), Sibu (157), Sarikei (152), and Bintulu (106).
## Johor and Kuala Lumpur Report Unhealthy Levels
Johor recorded three areas with unhealthy readings: Larkin (158), Pasir Gudang (155), and Tangkak (102). Kuala Lumpur recorded Cheras (149) and Batu Muda (121).
## Other Areas Report Unhealthy Readings
Seri Manjung in Perak recorded 159, Shah Alam in Selangor recorded 152, Putrajaya (121), Nilai in Negeri Sembilan (111), and Bukit Rambai in Melaka (108) were also at unhealthy levels.
## Moderate and Good Air Quality
Thirty-eight areas recorded moderate air quality, while twelve areas maintained good air quality levels.
## Key takeaway

Malaysia reports 17 areas with unhealthy air quality, including Sarawak's seven locations.