PETALING JAYA: A total of 21 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings as of 10am, with the highest reading of 174 recorded in Bukit Rambai, Melaka, according to the Air Pollutant Index Management System portal.
Two other areas in Melaka also recorded unhealthy readings: Melaka city (161) and Alor Gajah (157). In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai recorded 162, Seremban 158 and Port Dickson 155.
Klang and Johan Setia had Selangor’s highest reading of 160, followed by Banting (158), Shah Alam (157) and Petaling Jaya (156).
Cheras and Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur recorded readings of 159 and 158, respectively. Putrajaya recorded 158.
Batu Pahat recorded Johor’s highest reading of 156, followed by Larkin (155), Kluang and Pasir Gudang (151), Tangkak (148) and Segamat (141). Paka in Terengganu recorded 153.
Forty areas nationwide recorded moderate API readings, while seven recorded good readings.
API readings of between zero and 50 are categorised as good, 51 to 100 as moderate, 101 to 200 as unhealthy, 201 to 300 as very unhealthy, and 301 and above as hazardous.