PETALING JAYA: A total of 19 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air quality as of 10am on Saturday (Oct 24),
According to the Environment Department’s Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), Seremban in Negri Sembilan and Larkin in Johor registered the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, both at 170.
Nilai recorded the second highest reading at 167.
Other affected areas include Bandaraya Melaka at 164, Pasir Gudang also at 164, Batu Pahat (163), Bukit Rambai (162), Tangkak (162), Batu Muda (161), Alor Gajah (both 157), Pengerang (157) Segamat (155) and Serian (155).
40 other areas recorded moderate readings, while the remaining six recorded good readings.
The latest figures showed that air quality remained a concern in several parts of the country, particularly in the southern region.
Under the API classification, readings between zero and 50 indicate good air quality, while readings of 51 to 100 are considered moderate.
Readings between 101 and 200 are classified as unhealthy, while those between 201 and 300 are considered very unhealthy.
Readings above 300 fall under the hazardous category.
