KUALA LUMPUR: Nineteen areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 11am on Tuesday (Oct 13), with eight of them located in Johor.
According to the Environment Department Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, Pasir Gudang recorded the highest API reading in Johor at 181, followed by Larkin (176), Kota Tinggi (168), Pengerang (166), Batu Pahat (162), Kluang (153), Tangkak (151) and Segamat (138).
In Sarawak, Sri Aman recorded an API reading of 169, followed by Serian (155).
In Melaka, three areas recorded unhealthy API readings, with Melaka City registering 161 followed by Bukit Rambai at 160, while Alor Gajah recorded 150.
Other areas with unhealthy API readings were Rompin, Pahang (158); Tawau, Sabah (155); Seremban (154) and Nilai (152), Negri Sembilan; and Putrajaya (139).
Meanwhile, 46 areas nationwide recorded moderate API readings and three areas recorded good API readings.
API readings of zero to 50 indicate good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and above 300 hazardous.
