In the Klang Valley, the highest API reading was recorded in Johan Setia (156), followed by Shah Alam (154), Putrajaya (152), Klang (152) and Cheras (149).

PETALING JAYA: The haze in West Malaysia alleviated significantly as of 8am today, with just eight areas in the peninsula recording unhealthy air quality.

The highest air pollutant index (API) reading of 156 was recorded in Johan Setia, Selangor. Other areas in the Klang Valley with unhealthy API scores were Shah Alam (154), Putrajaya (152), Klang (152) and Cheras (149).

At 99, the API readings in Petaling Jaya and Banting were moderate but close to the unhealthy level.

Nilai (153), Seremban (122) and Port Dickson (122) in Negeri Sembilan continued to record unhealthy air quality.