Air quality worsens slightly in the country


Hazy view: The city skyline blanketed by thick smog as seen on the MEX highway in Kuala Lumpur. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The air quality in Peninsular Malaysia has worsened slightly with Rompin in Pahang Air Pollutant Index (API) readings jumping from “unhealthy” to “very unhealthy” zone.

According to Department of Environment (DOE) data, the API recorded in Rompin was at 223 as at 4pm, yesterday.

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