KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Twenty-five areas nationwide remained at unhealthy air quality levels as of 4pm today, with Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur recording the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at 173.
According to the Department of Environment’s Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, five areas in Selangor recorded unhealthy readings: Johan Setia (171), Shah Alam (170), Petaling Jaya (169), Klang (164) and Banting (162).
Three areas in Melaka also recorded unhealthy air quality: Bukit Rambai (166), Alor Gajah (156) and Bandaraya Melaka (156). In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai recorded 165, Seremban 161 and Port Dickson 154.
Meanwhile, in Kuala Lumpur, apart from Baru Muda, Cheras recorded 169 and Putrajaya 164.
