Unhealthy air quality recorded across most of S’wak as Kanowit hits 182, Kuching 163 as of 10am (Sept 19)

Clearer skies, with some clouds, over Kuching as the Sarawak Legislative Complex is visible in the background on Sept 16, 2026, as lingering haze begins to lift.

By DayakDaily Team

KUCHING, Sept 19: The majority of areas in Sarawak recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 10am today.

According to the Natural Resources and Environment Board Sarawak (NREB), Kanowit recorded the highest API reading at 182, followed by Lubok Antu (179) and Serian (170).

Kuching recorded a reading of 169, along with Betong (168), Samarahan and Sri Aman (163), Lundu (162), Sibu (158), Sarikei (151), Bintulu and Tebedu (127), and Kapit (110).

Meanwhile, moderate readings were recorded in Samalaju (79), Miri (77), ILP Miri and Limbang (64), and Lawas (62).

Bario’s reading of 50 places it under the ‘good’ category, while no data was available for Mukah. — DayakDaily