KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — A total of 34 areas recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 5pm today, with Klang, Selangor recording the highest reading at 195.
According to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), Johor recorded eight areas with unhealthy readings — Pasir Gudang (184), Batu Pahat (179), Larkin and Tangkak (178 each), Pengerang (166), Kluang (165), Segamat (162) and Kota Tinggi (160).
In Selangor, apart from Klang, five other areas also recorded unhealthy API readings — Johan Setia (192), Shah Alam (180), Banting (174), Petaling Jaya (169) and Kuala Selangor (161), while in Negeri Sembilan, three areas recorded unhealthy readings - Nilai (191), Seremban (181) and Port Dickson (173).
Other areas with unhealthy API readings include Bukit Rambai (178), Melaka City (176) and Alor Gajah (175) in Melaka, Putrajaya (177), Cheras (174) and Batu Muda (166) in Kuala Lumpur, as well as Tanjung Malim (174), Seri Manjung (173), Pegoh, Ipoh (153) and Tasek, Ipoh (151) in Perak.
Meanwhile in Pahang, Temerloh (158), Jerantut (156), Rompin (154) and Indera Mahkota, Kuantan (135). recorded unhealthy API readings, along with Kemaman, Terengganu (138), Sandakan, Sabah (125) and Samarahan, Sarawak (117).
A total of 34 areas nationwide recorded moderate API readings, while no areas recorded good air quality.
API readings between zero and 50 indicate good air quality, 51 to 100 indicate moderate air quality, 101 to 200 indicate unhealthy air quality, 201 to 300 indicate very unhealthy air quality, while readings above 300 are classified as hazardous. — Bernama