# Haze hits 21 Malaysian areas at unhealthy pollution levels

> Malaysia's air quality drops to 'unhealthy' as 21 areas face haze pollution.
- Title: Haze hits 21 Malaysian areas at unhealthy pollution levels
- Summary: Malaysia's air quality drops to 'unhealthy' as 21 areas face haze pollution. Malaysia's Department of Environment reports 21 air quality monitoring stations…
- Keywords: malaysia, haze, air quality, unhealthy pollution, department of environment, sarawak, api, air pollutant index, news, world, hits, Malaysian
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/21/haze-update-21-areas-across-malaysia-at-unhealthy-pollution-levels/235916
- Author: Malay Mail
- Published: 2026-09-21T08:47:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: malaysia, haze, air quality, unhealthy pollution, department of environment, sarawak, api, air pollutant index, news, world
## Haze update: 21 areas at unhealthy pollution levels
As of September 21, 21 air quality monitoring stations across Malaysia recorded 'Unhealthy' Air Pollutant Index readings.
## Sarawak most affected with 11 stations
Sarawak recorded 11 of the 21 unhealthy stations, including Serian at 168, Kapit at 166, and Sri Aman at 160.
## Other high pollution areas
Samarahan logged 157, Sibu 156, Samalaju 155, ILP Miri 146, and Limbang 104.
## Peninsular Malaysia impacted
Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Selangor recorded unhealthy API levels, with Nilai at 158 and Seremban at 155.
## Sabah also affected
Politeknik Kota Kinabalu and Kota Kinabalu recorded API readings of 153 and 133 respectively.
## DoE advises public
The Department of Environment continues round-the-clock surveillance and advises vulnerable groups to monitor air quality updates.
## Key takeaway

Malaysia's Department of Environment reports 21 air quality monitoring stations recorded 'Unhealthy' Air Pollutant Index levels, with Sarawak affected most severely.