KUCHING, Aug 9 2026: The air quality in Sarawak is getting worse, with 10 districts registering Air Pollutant Index (API) readings of over 100 or unhealthy level as at 4pm today.
According to the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) on its website, Serian district registered the highest API reading at 169.
This was followed by Kuching and Samarahan (both 156), Sri Aman (155), Bintulu (154), Sarikei and Samalaju (both 152), Tebedu (126), Miri (121) and Lundu (105).
Sibu registered an API reading of 100 while Mukah recorded an API reading of 95 and ILP Miri, 93.
API Levels and Meanings:
Good (0–50): Air quality is safe; pollution poses little or no risk.
Moderate (51–100): Air quality is acceptable, though sensitive individuals may experience minor issues.
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101–150): Children, older adults, and people with heart or lung disease may face health effects.
Unhealthy (151–200): General public health effects can occur; sensitive groups may experience more serious issues.
Very Unhealthy (201–300): Health alert warning of emergency conditions for the entire population.
Hazardous (301–500): Emergency warning; everyone is likely to be heavily affected and should avoid outdoor activities.
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