Kuala lumpur: Thirty-three areas across the country woke to unhealthy air this morning, with the Air Pollutant Index (API) crossing into unhealthy territory in several states as of 9 am.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal reported that Selangor accounted for six of these areas, led by Johan Setia, which recorded the highest reading at 196, nearing the very unhealthy threshold. It was followed by Shah Alam (171), Banting (166), Petaling Jaya (163), Klang (160), and Kuala Selangor (143).

Sarawak logged nine unhealthy areas, including Kuching (191) and Samarahan (183). Johor saw five areas affected, with Tangkak recording a reading of 160. Negeri Sembilan recorded three unhealthy readings, with Nilai at 181. In Pahang, Temerloh was the only area affected with a reading of 151.

In Melaka, three areas, including Alor Gajah with a reading of 164, were affected. Perak also logged unhealthy readings in four areas, while Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya reported high readings as well.

Meanwhile, another 33 areas nationwide recorded moderate API readings. 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 301 and above hazardous.