Authorities on high alert for haze and fire


KUALA LUMPUR: The air quality in several districts in Kelantan, Johor and here was at an unhealthy level, according to Air Pollutant Index (API) readings.

As at 4pm yesterday, the API reading in Segamat of Johor was 152, Cheras in Kuala Lumpur recorded a reading of 106, while Kota Baru and Tanah Merah in Kelantan were at 107 and 104 respectively.

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