Forest fires in Indonesia have caused haze to envelop parts of Malaysia since early August this year. (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: The “very unhealthy” air quality level in Pasir Gudang, Johor, yesterday eased slightly this morning.

The air pollutant index (API) of 202 reported at 4pm yesterday came down slightly to 195 at 9am today.

The air quality at Larkin, Johor, which also recorded 202 yesterday, was 176 today.

Other places in Johor also had unhealthy readings, including Pengerang (173), Kota Tinggi (172), Batu Pahat (170), Tangkak (168), Segamat (161) and Kluang (160).