Ten areas in Sarawak recorded moderate API readings as of 9am today. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Air quality continued to improve in most parts of the country this morning, with only Samalaju in Sarawak recording an unhealthy air pollutant index (API) reading.
The API reading in Samalaju, about 60km northeast of Bintulu, stood at 152 as of 9am. Bintulu recorded the second-highest reading at 94, followed by Serian at 90 and Sibu at 89.
Other areas in Sarawak with moderate air quality were Sri Aman (83), Samarahan (82), Sarikei and Kuching (81 each), Mukah (75), Kapit (72) and Miri (63).
In Kuala Lumpur, Batu Muda recorded an API reading of 82, while Cheras registered 57.
