Three areas in Melaka had unhealthy API readings: Bukit Rambai (174), Melaka city (161) and Alor Gajah (157). (Bernama pic)PETALING JAYA: A total of 21 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings as of 10am, with the highest reading of 174 recorded in Bukit Rambai, Melaka, according to the Air Pollutant Index Management System portal.

Two other areas in Melaka also recorded unhealthy readings: Melaka city (161) and Alor Gajah (157). In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai recorded 162, Seremban 158 and Port Dickson 155.

Klang and Johan Setia had Selangor’s highest reading of 160, followed by Banting (158), Shah Alam (157) and Petaling Jaya (156).

Cheras and Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur recorded readings of 159 and 158, respectively. Putrajaya recorded 158.