Four areas record unhealthy API as of 9am on Oct 10

KUALA LUMPUR: Four areas in the peninsula recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, with Cheras recording the highest reading of 169 as of 9am on Tuesday (Oct 10).

Based on the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) by the Department of Environment (DOE), other areas with API of above 100 are Batu Pahat (158) and Larkin in Johor (137), as well as Bukit Rambai, Melaka (156).