The Air Pollutant Index (API) in Kuala Baram district in northern Sarawak has shot up, following worsening forest fires.

The API readings on Thursday morning are 404 at the Industrial Training Institute Kuala Baram and 204 at SK Kuala Baram.

Readings of 404 indicate extremely hazardous levels of pollutants, while 204 is very unhealthy.

Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/08/22/api-in-kuala-baram-hits-hazardous-levels-following-forest-fires