Kuala Lumpur:A total of 33 areas across Malaysia recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 10 am today, with Batu Pahat in Johor registering the highest level at 190.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Johor had several areas with unhealthy API levels, including Tangkak with a reading of 186, Larkin at 185, Pasir Gudang at 184, Segamat at 181, Kluang at 177, Kota Tinggi at 172, and Pengerang at 169.

In Negeri Sembilan, Seremban recorded an API of 183, followed by Nilai at 179, and Port Dickson at 164. Melaka also saw three areas with unhealthy levels Bukit Rambai at 175, Melaka City at 173, and Alor Gajah also at 173.

Selangor reported six areas with unhealthy API readings Shah Alam at 167, Johan Setia at 165, Petaling Jaya at 161, Klang at 157, Banting at 154, and Kuala Selangor at 152. In Perak, Tasek Ipoh recorded 174, Pegoh Ipoh 170, Tanjung Malim 168, and Seri Manjung 152.

In the capital city, Batu Muda recorded an API of 169 and Cheras 175, while Putrajaya had a reading of 167.

Other areas with unhealthy readings included Rompin at 168, Temerloh at 139, and Indera Mahkota Kuantan at 141 in Pahang; Seberang Perai at 123 in Penang; as well as Kuching at 153 and Samarahan at 109 in Sarawak.

Meanwhile, 35 areas nationwide recorded API readings at the moderate level, with API readings between 0 and 50 indicating good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and readings over 300 considered hazardous.