KUALA LUMPUR: Samalaju in Sarawak recorded the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 152, in the unhealthy range, while 46 other areas recorded moderate readings of between 51 to 100 as at 10am Tuesday (Oct 27).
Data from the Environment Department's (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal showed that Bintulu recorded the highest moderate API reading at 95, followed by Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur (89), Serian (89), and Sibu (85).
Kluang in Johor and Sri Aman, Sarawak, both recorded an API reading of 82, followed by Batu Pahat, Johor, and Samarahan, Sarawak, both at 81.
Separately, 21 areas recorded good air quality, with Tanah Merah in Kelantan at 49, followed by Banting, Selangor (47), and Sungai Petani, Kedah (46).
API readings of zero to 50 are classified as good, 51 to 100 as moderate, 101 to 200 as unhealthy, 201 to 300 as very unhealthy, and readings above 300 as hazardous. - Bernama
