KUALA LUMPUR: Eleven areas recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings as of 11am on Sunday (Oct 15), with Serian in Sarawak recording the highest reading at 194.
According to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, three other areas in Sarawak also recorded unhealthy readings, namely Kuching (188), Samarahan (182) and Sri Aman (159).
In Johor, five areas recorded unhealthy API readings, with Pasir Gudang and Batu Pahat registering 155 each, followed by Kluang (153) and Larkin (139).
In Negri Sembilan, Nilai and Seremban each recorded a reading of 142 and 140, respectively, while Paka in Terengganu registered 154.
A total of 47 areas nationwide recorded moderate API readings, while 10 areas 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. – Bernama
