Unhealthy Air Quality Hits Seven Areas in Sarawak, Selangor The recent spike in air pollutant index (API) readings across seven areas in Sarawak and one area in Selangor is a stark reminder of Malaysia's ongoing struggle with haze.
While some attribute this latest episode to the usual suspects – forest fires on Sumatra and Borneo – the issue runs far deeper, tied to environmental degradation, climate change, and policy failures.
API readings for Serian reached 171, Samarahan recorded 156, and Kuching had 155. Johan Setia in Selangor was not far behind with an unhealthy reading of 151.