KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — A total of 36 areas recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 5.45pm today, with Pasir Gudang in Johor recording the highest reading at 190.
According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, other areas in Johor that recorded unhealthy API readings were Segamat (187), Larkin (185), Tangkak (183), Batu Pahat (177), Kluang (176), Pengerang (175) and Kota Tinggi (175).
In Negeri Sembilan, three areas recorded unhealthy API readings, namely Seremban (189), Nilai (183) and Port Dickson (174), while in Melaka, the affected areas were Bukit Rambai (187), Bandaraya Melaka (183) and Alor Gajah (181).
In Selangor, Johan Setia recorded the highest API reading at 181, followed by Shah Alam (175), Petaling Jaya (167), Klang (167), Banting (166) and Kuala Selangor (156).
