PETALING JAYA: A total of 25 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) numbers with Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur recording the highest reading at 166.
According to the Environment Department’s Air Pollutant Index of Malaysia (APIMS) portal, five areas in Johor recorded unhealthy readings, namely Tangkak (158), Pasir Gudang (156), Batu Pahat (153), Larkin (151) and Kota Tinggi (120) as of 7pm yesterday.
In Selangor, Johan Setia recorded an API reading of 164, followed by Petaling Jaya (160), Shah Alam and Klang (156), and Banting (154).
In Melaka, Bukit Rambai recorded 163, followed by Alor Gajah (160) and Bandaraya Melaka (159), while in Negri Sembilan, Nilai and Seremban both recorded readings of 162.
In Kuala Lumpur, Cheras recorded an API reading of 156, while Putrajaya registered 154.
In Pahang, Rompin recorded 153, followed by Indera Mahkota (152) and Balok Baru (106), both in Kuantan.
In Perak, Tasek Ipoh recorded 152 and Pegoh, Ipoh, registered 151, while in Sarawak, Sri Aman recorded 135 and IPD Serian registered 120.
Another 39 areas recorded moderate air quality, while four recorded good readings.
