Haze envelopes Sarawak, southern Peninsular Malaysia


By Yu Ji

The hazy view around Menara Pelita, Kuching on Tuesday afternoon.

KUCHING: Sarawakians woke up to hazy conditions on Malaysia Day, with areas like Sri Aman recording an air quality index (API) of 99 at 8am on Tuesday.

That was the worst air quality reading nationwide at the time. Of the 10 API readings in Sarawak, four recorded above 51, which is in the “moderate” range.

In Sarikei, the API was 99, Kuching (80), Samarahan (75) and Bintulu (64). No API reading was posted for Sibu on the Environment Department’s website.

The visibility for the state capital was recorded at about 2km. The best air quality reading recorded in the state was in Limbang at 33. 

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Sri Aman , Kuching , Sarawak , haze , Peninsular Malaysia

   

Next In Nation

Foreign leaders praise Malaysia for organising Int'l conference of religious leaders
Biker killed after being run over by a lorry in Taiping
KKB polls: MACC to study Nga's announcement of allocation to KKB
Wangsa Maju JPJ remains open despite damage due to storm
Ahmad Zahid extends condolences to family of victim in fallen tree incident
High Court rejects Yusoff Rawther's bid to get polygraph test in suit against Anwar
Ikim to organise roundtable to address boycott issue
Queen visits KK Women's and Children's Hospital in Singapore
Sarawak State Assembly passes Sarawak Forestry Corporation Bill
KKB polls: 97% turnout in early voting

Others Also Read