Samarahan: No areas recorded hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings due to haze as of 8 am today, although Samarahan in Sarawak was the only area to record a 'very unhealthy' reading at 226. According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal reported that 40 areas nationwide recorded 'unhealthy' API readings, while 24 areas recorded 'moderate' readings, and two areas recorded 'good' readings.

Sarawak emerged as the worst-affected state, with 11 areas recording unhealthy API readings. The areas include Sarikei (194), IPD Serian (193), Kuching (192), Sibu (183), Sri Aman (183), Mukah (182), Samalaju (179), Bintulu (172), ILP Miri (169), Miri (166), and Limbang (149).

In Selangor, six areas recorded unhealthy API readings: Johan Setia (184), Shah Alam (166), Petaling Jaya (158), Klang (158), Kuala Selangor (157), and Banting (158). In Kuala Lumpur, Batu Muda (163) and Cheras (160) experienced similar conditions, along with Putrajaya (163) and Labuan (157).

Other regions affected include Temerloh (153) and Jerantut (140) in Pahang; Nilai (166), Seremban (164), and Port Dickson (125) in Negeri Sembilan; and Kota Kinabalu (153) and Kimanis (153) in Sabah. In Johor, Segamat (157), Tangkak (154), Batu Pahat (157), and Kluang (151) recorded unhealthy air quality, while in Melaka, Alor Gajah (154), Bukit Rambai (154), and Bandaraya Melaka (111) were affected.

Perak recorded unhealthy API readings in five areas, specifically Tanjung Malim (160), Seri Manjung (159), Tasek Ipoh (156), Pegoh Ipoh (152), and Taiping (132).