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.

KUCHING, Aug 28 — Sri Aman recorded Sarawak’s worst air quality today, with its Air Pollutant Index (API) reaching 215 at 4pm, placing the district in the very unhealthy...

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Nineteen air quality monitoring stations nationwide recorded “unhealthy” air pollutant index (API) readings as of 1.30pm today, according to Department...