According to the Department of Environment’s Air Pollutant Index Management System (Apims), eight areas in Johor recorded unhealthy air quality.
Batu Pahat recorded a reading of 166, followed by Kluang and Larkin at 165 each, Tangkak at 162, Pasir Gudang at 160, Segamat at 155, Pengerang at 154 and Kota Tinggi at 151.
In the Federal Territories, Batu Muda recorded an API reading of 159, while Cheras registered 122 and Putrajaya 111.
In Negri Sembilan, apart from Seremban, Nilai recorded an unhealthy reading of 166, followed by Port Dickson at 141.
In Pahang, only Rompin recorded an unhealthy API reading of 152. In Melaka, Bukit Rambai recorded an API reading of 162, followed by Bandaraya Melaka at 160 and Alor Gajah at 158.
In Sarawak, Serian recorded the highest reading at 164, followed by Sri Aman at 158, Kuching at 157, Samarahan at 155 and Kapit at 152.
Meanwhile, 39 areas recorded moderate API readings, while eight recorded good air quality.
Meanwhile, the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre forecast dry conditions over parts of the southern Asean region over the next few days, although showers were expected in several parts of the region.
