PETALING JAYA: A total of 25 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 6pm on Tuesday (Oct 20), with Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur the highest at 173.
According to the Environment Department’s Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, five areas in Selangor recorded unhealthy air quality, with Johan Setia recording an API of 171, followed by Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam both at 169, Klang (164) and Banting (162).
In the Federal Territories, Cheras recorded an API reading of 168, while Putrajaya recorded 163.
Seven areas in Johor recorded unhealthy API readings, namely Larkin (159), Pasir Gudang (156), Kota Tinggi (156), Kluang (155), Pengerang (155), Batu Pahat (154) and Tangkak (153).
In Negri Sembilan, three areas recorded unhealthy API readings, with Nilai topping the list at 165, followed by Seremban (160) and Port Dickson (154).
In Melaka, Bukit Rambai recorded an API reading of 166, while Alor Gajah and Bandaraya Melaka both recorded readings of 157.
Meanwhile, in Perak, Tasek Ipoh recorded an API reading of 154, followed by Pegoh Ipoh (135) and Tanjung Malim (112).
Paka in Terengganu also recorded an unhealthy API reading of 155.
A total of 35 areas recorded moderate API readings, while eight recorded good 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 readings above 300 hazardous.
