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Peninsula spared worst of haze as Sarawak battles poor air quality
Malaysia's peninsula has avoided hazardous air quality readings as of mid-morning, with all areas reporting moderate to good conditions. However, Sarawak continues to bear the brunt of regional haze, registering the poorest air quality across the country.
LSN Malaysia ·
As of 9am, air quality monitoring showed no areas in Peninsular Malaysia had reached hazardous levels, with readings across the region classified as either moderate or good. The data provides some relief for residents in the peninsula, where air quality concerns have periodically spiked during haze episodes.
The situation differs markedly in Sarawak, which remains the most severely affected state. The East Malaysian state is experiencing notably worse air quality conditions compared to other parts of the country, reflecting varying atmospheric and meteorological conditions across the region.
The disparity between the peninsula and Sarawak underscores the localized nature of haze events, which can be influenced by wind patterns, proximity to emission sources, and topographical factors. Authorities continue to monitor air quality levels across both regions as the situation develops.