KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — A total of 30 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am today, with Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur and Johan Setia in Selangor recording the highest readings at 172 each.

According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam in Selangor each recorded an API reading of 167, followed by Klang (164) and Banting (160).

Apart from Batu Muda, Cheras in Kuala Lumpur recorded an API reading of 165, while Putrajaya registered 162.

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