KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 16 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air quality as of 8am today.
According to the Department of Environment's Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), the affected areas were in Negri Sembilan, Melaka, Selangor, Johor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.
Negri Sembilan recorded the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading nationwide, with Nilai registering 162, followed by Seremban (156) and Port Dickson (151).
Melaka also registered unhealthy readings, with Bukit Rambai recording 160, Bandaraya Melaka (148) and Alor Gajah (101).
