KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — A total of 26 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of this afternoon, with Pasir Gudang, Johor, recording the highest reading at 182.
According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, seven areas in Johor recorded unhealthy readings: Kota Tinggi (179), Larkin (170), Pengerang (168), Batu Pahat (166), Kluang (161), Tangkak (158) and Segamat (156).
In Selangor, five areas also recorded unhealthy readings: Johan Setia (161), Shah Alam (157), Petaling Jaya and Klang (154 each), and Banting (152).
In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai recorded the highest reading at 170, followed by Seremban (166) and Port Dickson (152). All three monitoring areas in Melaka also recorded unhealthy readings: Bukit Rambai (166), Melaka City (158) and Alor Gajah (157).
