Malaysia records unhealthy air quality in 25 areas, with Pasir Gudang, Johor, registering the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at 190
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 25 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings this morning, with Pasir Gudang, Johor, recording the highest at 190.
According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, seven other areas in Johor also recorded unhealthy readings, namely Larkin and Kota Tinggi (181), Pengerang (178), Batu Pahat (169), Kluang (163), Tangkak (160) and Segamat (157).
In Selangor, Johan Setia recorded an API reading of 163, followed by Shah Alam (161), Klang (159), Petaling Jaya (157) and Banting (156).
Putrajaya recorded a reading of 159, while Cheras and Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur recorded 156 and 155 respectively.
In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai recorded the highest reading at 172, followed by Seremban (169) and Port Dickson (152).
In Melaka, Bukit Rambai recorded 164, followed by Alor Gajah (161) and Melaka City (155).
In Sabah, Sandakan and Tawau recorded readings of 153 and 103 respectively, while Serian in Sarawak recorded 153.
Another 41 areas recorded moderate air quality, while two 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 above 300 hazardous.