Three locations in Sarawak registering very unhealthy air quality as at 9pm

KUCHING, Sept 11 2026: The air quality in Serian, Lubok Antu and Tebedu has worsened as indicated by the Air Pollutant Index (API).

Caption: Thick smoke from the forest fires in Kalimantan was blown into Sarawak 

As at 9pm, the API readings in Serian has gone up to 231 very unhealthy category, while that of Lubok Antu registered at 208 and Tebedu, 206.

The API reading in Lundu was recorded at 200 level and still categorised as unhealthy.

According to the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB), the API readings in Simanggang was recorded at 191, while that of Samarahan at 189, Kuching 184 and Kanowit 168.

Four locations - Kapit, ILP Miri, Limbang and Bario - have moderate air quality.