Malaysia records unhealthy air quality in 23 areas, with Kota Tinggi, Johor, topping the list at API 170 as haze affects several states nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 23 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 10 am today, with Kota Tinggi, Johor, registering the highest at 170.
According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), six other areas in Johor recorded unhealthy readings, namely Pasir Gudang (169), Pengerang (164), Larkin (159), Tangkak (155), and Batu Pahat and Kluang (152 each).
In Pahang, Balok Baru in Kuantan recorded 162, followed by Rompin (157) and Indera Mahkota (130), while Cheras in Kuala Lumpur registered 127.
Terengganu recorded unhealthy readings in Kemaman (156), Paka (155) and Kuala Terengganu (151).
In Melaka, Bukit Rambai registered 154, Melaka City (117) and Alor Gajah (107).
Negeri Sembilan recorded readings of 166 in Seremban, 164 in Nilai and 152 in Port Dickson, while Putrajaya registered 151.
Other areas with unhealthy readings were Johan Setia, Selangor (123), and IPD Serian, Sarawak (116).
Meanwhile, 42 areas recorded moderate air quality, while three registered 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.