Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam in Selangor recorded an API reading of 167 each, followed by Klang (164) and Banting (160) while Cheras in Kuala Lumpur recorded an API reading of 165.KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 30 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings as of 9am, with Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur and Johan Setia in Selangor recording the highest readings of 172 each.

Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam in Selangor recorded an API reading of 167 each, followed by Klang (164) and Banting (160).

Cheras in Kuala Lumpur recorded an API reading of 165 while Putrajaya registered 162.

In Johor, seven areas had unhealthy API readings, led by Larkin (157). This was followed by Pasir Gudang (156), Kota Tinggi (153), Kluang (152), Pengerang (151), Batu Pahat (143) and Tangkak (142).