
Serian records the highest reading of 476, while Kuching, Samarahan, and Sri Aman log readings above 300.
Serian in Sarawak recorded a hazardous Air Pollutant Index reading of 476, while Kuching, Samarahan, and Sri Aman logged readings above 300, prompting Malaysia to activate national action plans.
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Air Pollutant Index readings above 300 are classified as hazardous.
Serian in Sarawak, closest to the frontier with Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province, recorded the highest reading of 476 as of Monday morning.
Kuching, Samarahan and Sri Aman all logged readings above 300 as of 10am, according to Malaysia’s Environment Department.
The API scale classifies anything above 300 as hazardous; readings of 201-300 are “very unhealthy”, 101-200 “unhealthy”, 51-100 “moderate” and 0-50 “good”.
Malaysia has activated its National Open Burning Action Plan and National Haze Action Plan in response, mobilising government agencies to tackle both the fires and the health risks posed by the smoke.

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