PETALING JAYA: A total of 27 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 10am on Wednesday (Oct 12), with Pasir Gudang, Johor, registering the highest at 177.
According to the Environment Department's Malaysia Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, Kota Tinggi recorded an API reading of 166, followed by Larkin (165), Pengerang (163), Batu Pahat (154), Kluang (152) and Tangkak (151).
In Negri Sembilan, Nilai recorded 174, Port Dickson (165) and Seremban (160), while several areas in Selangor were also affected, namely Klang (174), Johan Setia (175), Banting (161), Shah Alam (160) and Petaling Jaya (154).
In Melaka, Bukit Rambai (170), Bandaraya Melaka (165), and Alor Gajah (157) recorded unhealthy API readings, while in Kuala Lumpur, Cheras (169) and Batu Muda (165) did.
Other areas that also recorded unhealthy readings were Putrajaya (165); Kemaman (156) and Paka (155) in Terengganu; Indera Mahkota, Kuantan (156) and Rompin (152) in Pahang; and IPD Serian (153) and Sri Aman (139) in Sarawak.
A total of 39 areas recorded moderate API readings, while two areas recorded a good reading.
API readings of zero to 50 indicate good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and readings above 300 hazardous.
