KUALA LUMPUR: Air quality nationwide has improved as of 1pm today with only Pasir Gudang in Johor still recording an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 106 compared to 105 this morning.
According to the Department of Environment (DoE)'s portal, 31 areas recorded moderate API readings including Larkin Lama (89); Kota Tinggi (87); Port Klang (80); Bukit Rambai (74); Bandaraya Malacca (72); Shah Alam (69); Petaling Jaya and Cheras, Kuala Lumpur (each recorded 67).
An API reading of 0 to 50 indicates good air quality; 51 to 100, moderate; 101 to 200, unhealthy; 201 to 300, very unhealthy; and 300 and above, hazardous.
The public can access apims.doe.gov.my for updates. - Bernama
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