KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — Twelve areas recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings as of 10 am today, with Serian in Sarawak recording the highest reading at 194.

According to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, three other areas in Sarawak also recorded unhealthy readings, namely Kuching (188), Samarahan (182) and Sri Aman (159).

In Johor, five areas recorded unhealthy API readings, with Pasir Gudang and Batu Pahat registering 156 each, followed by Kluang (154), Larkin (151) and Kota Tinggi (102).

In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai and Seremban each recorded a reading of 151, while Paka in Terengganu registered 154.