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1. Haze cuts takings for traders at Serian wet market

   1 week ago Sarawak Tribune Serian Wet Market, Sarawak 7.7 km

   The worsening haze in Serian, Sarawak has significantly reduced customer traffic at the open-air Serian Wet Market, halving the daily takings of some traders. Sellers like Rosni Julaihi report sales have dropped from over RM500 to between RM200 and RM300 as shoppers avoid prolonged exposure to the polluted air.

2. Sarawak haze eases as hazardous API readings drop to two stations

   2 weeks ago New Straits Times Serian

   Haze conditions in Sarawak are improving, with the number of monitoring stations recording hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings falling to two as of 9am. Kuching and Serian remain hazardous, while several other areas in the state have moved into the 'very unhealthy' category. Air quality in some areas outside Sarawak, including Selangor and Sabah, has deteriorated.

3. API readings drop, 6 areas still at hazardous level

   2 weeks ago Harian Metro IPD Serian, Sarawak

   Air pollutant index (API) readings in six areas of Sarawak, Malaysia, have slightly decreased but remain at hazardous levels. Serian recorded the highest reading at 396, while Kuching, Samarahan, Sri Aman, and Sarikei also remain in the hazardous range. The haze is causing limited visibility in Kuching.