Sarawak haze worsens as four areas record hazardous API readings

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — Four areas in Sarawak recorded hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 4pm today...

Sarawak’s Serian district recorded the worst Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 475 at 9am on Monday (Aug 31). But moderate air quality in Putrajaya enabled Malaysia’s National Day celebration in the administrative capital to proceed as scheduled.