Kuala lumpur: A total of 22 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as at 4 pm today. According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal highlighted that four areas in Sarawak recorded unhealthy API readings: Serian (181), Sri Aman (166), Samarahan (153), and Kuching (152).
In Johor, the air pollutant index for Pasir Gudang was 157, Larkin 156, Pengerang 153, Tangkak 150, Kluang 147, and Kota Tinggi 122. Other affected areas included Johan Setia (161), Shah Alam (151), and Banting (107) in Selangor; Nilai (155) and Seremban (153) in Negeri Sembilan; Alor Gajah (132) and Bukit Rambai (107) in Melaka; Balok Baru, Kuantan (113) and Indera Mahkota, Kuantan (109) in Pahang; Cheras, Kuala Lumpur (156); Putrajaya (152); and Seri Manjung, Perak (126).
Forty-five areas had a moderate API reading, while only Kangar in Perlis had a good API reading. An API reading of 0 to 50 indicates good air quality; 51 to 100, moderate; 101 to 200, unhealthy; 201 to 300, very unhealthy; and 300 and above, hazardous.