KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 — A total of 24 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air quality as of 9.30am, with Pasir Gudang, Johor, registering the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at 196.

According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, seven other areas in Johor also recorded unhealthy readings: Larkin (177), Pengerang (174), Kota Tinggi (172), Batu Pahat (170), Tangkak (168), Segamat (161) and Kluang (159).

In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai recorded an API reading of 173, followed by Seremban (172) and Port Dickson (157).

In Selangor, Klang recorded 171, Johan Setia 170, Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam 169 each, and Banting 153.