KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — Pasir Gudang in Johor recorded a very unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 207, the highest in the country, while 30 other areas recorded unhealthy readings as of 9am today.

According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, six areas recorded unhealthy readings, namely Johan Setia (185), Klang (181), Petaling Jaya (173), Shah Alam (171), Banting (169) and Kuala Selangor (155).

In Johor, besides Pasir Gudang, Larkin had an IPU reading of 194, followed by Pengerang (177), Batu Pahat (172), Kluang (171), Kota Tinggi (164), Tangkak (163) and Segamat (160).

In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai recorded 189, Seremban 181 and Port Dickson 172; in Melaka, Bandaraya Melaka registered 179, Bukit Rambai 178 and Alor Gajah 172; while in Pahang, Temerloh had a reading of 155, Rompin 152 and Jerantut 122.