Malaysia records unhealthy air quality in 27 areas, with Johan Setia, Selangor, reporting the highest API reading of 172 as of 9am
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 27 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9 am today, with Johan Setia in Selangor recording the highest reading at 172.
According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index of Malaysia (APIMS) portal, seven areas in Johor also recorded unhealthy API readings, namely Tangkak (164), Pasir Gudang (162), Batu Pahat (158), Kota Tinggi (157), Kluang (153), Larkin (153) and Pengerang (132).
In Selangor, apart from Johan Setia, four other areas also recorded unhealthy air quality, namely Petaling Jaya (160), Klang (158), Banting (156) and Shah Alam (154).
Meanwhile, in Melaka, three areas recorded unhealthy API readings, namely Bukit Rambai (168), Alor Gajah (165) and Bandaraya Melaka (164). In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai recorded an API reading of 168, followed by Seremban (164) and Port Dickson (153).
In the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Batu Muda and Cheras recorded readings of 162 and 155 respectively, while the Federal Territory of Putrajaya recorded an API reading of 155.
In Pahang, Rompin and Indera Mahkota in Kuantan recorded API readings of 158 and 149 respectively, while in Perak, Seri Manjung recorded an API reading of 115.
Meanwhile, in Sarawak, three areas recorded unhealthy API readings, namely IPD Serian (153), Kuching (152) and Samarahan (128).
A total of 38 areas recorded moderate API readings, while three 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.