Only Serian still left with an unhealthy air quallity

KUCHING, Sept 28 2026: Based on the data of the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB), only Serian was still in the unhealthy range as at 9am this morning.

Caption: The hazy condition in Serian Division

Its Air Pollutant Index (API) reading was at 152 level, indicating it is a poor air quality.

Belaga and Bario are the only two locations with a "good" air quality.

The API reading for Belaga was at 29 level, while that of Bario was at 34.

Lundu (90),  Kuching (85), Samarahan (76), Simanggang (70) and Bintulu (62) are among the 18 locations with a moderate range air quality.

Overall, the air quality across Sarawak has improved significantly, with the help of heavy rainfall in many parts of the state. 

 28 September 2026, Monday, 9am

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	STATION	INDEX	STATUS
	KUCHING	85	Moderate
	SAMARAHAN	76	Moderate
	SERIAN (MCAQM)	152	Unhealthy
	SIMANGGANG	70	Moderate
	SARIKEI	54	Moderate
	SIBU	51	Moderate
	MUKAH	54	Moderate
	KAPIT	55	Moderate
	BINTULU	62	Moderate
	SAMALAJU	60	Moderate
	MIRI	54	Moderate
	ILP MIRI	52	Moderate
	LIMBANG	55	Moderate
	LUNDU	90	Moderate
	TEBEDU	70	Moderate
	LUBOK ANTU	88	Moderate
	KANOWIT	59	Moderate
	BELAGA	29	Good
	LAWAS	52	Moderate
	BARIO	34	Good
	BETONG (MCAQM)	66	Moderate

 

INDEX ect on health. 51 – 100 Moderate Moderate pollution that does not pose any bad effect on health. 101 – 200 Unhealthy Worsen the health condition of high risk people who is the people with heart and lung complications. 201 – 300 Very Unhealthy Worsen the health condition and low tolerance of physical exercises to people with heart and lung complications. Affect public health. 301 – 400 Hazardous Hazardous to high risk people and public health. 401 – 500 Very Hazardous Hazardous to high risk people and public health. > 500 Very Hazardous Hazardous to high risk people and public health.	STATUS	HEALTH EFFECT
	0 – 50	Good	Low pollution without any bad effect on health.
	51 – 100	Moderate	Moderate pollution that does not pose any bad effect on health.
	101 – 200	Unhealthy	Worsen the health condition of high risk people who is the people with heart and lung complications.
	201 – 300	Very Unhealthy	Worsen the health condition and low tolerance of physical exercises to people with heart and lung complications. Affect public health.
	301 – 400	Hazardous	Hazardous to high risk people and public health.
	401 – 500	Very Hazardous	Hazardous to high risk people and public health.
	> 500	Very Hazardous	Hazardous to high risk people and public health.