Pasir Gudang:Twenty areas across Malaysia reported unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 930 am today, with eight areas in Johor being significantly affected.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Department of Environment's Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal indicated that Pasir Gudang in Johor recorded the highest API reading of 181. Other affected areas in Johor include Larkin (175), Kota Tinggi (169), Pengerang (166), Batu Pahat (161), Kluang (153), Tangkak (149), and Segamat (133).

In Sarawak, Sri Aman registered an API of 171, followed by Serian at 154 and Samarahan at 120. Melaka also saw high readings, with both Bukit Rambai and Melaka City recording 160, and Alor Gajah at 151.

Unhealthy API readings were also observed in other regions, such as Balok Baru Kuantan (161) and Rompin (157) in Pahang; Seremban (154) and Nilai (151) in Negeri Sembilan; Tawau in Sabah (154); and Putrajaya (103).

Meanwhile, 44 areas in the country recorded moderate API levels, with Kemaman in Terengganu registering the highest at 99. Other areas with moderate readings include Johan Setia, Selangor (95), Kapit, Sarawak (94), Paka, Terengganu (93), and Bintulu, Sarawak (92).

Four locations recorded good air quality, with Taiping in Perak registering an API of 50, followed by Balik Pulau, Penang (46), Jerantut, Pahang (33), and Langkawi, Kedah (28). API readings categorize air quality as good (0-50), moderate (51-100), unhealthy (101-200), very unhealthy (201-300), and hazardous (above 300).