KUALA LUMPUR: Eight areas recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 7am today.

According to the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, four areas in Johor recorded unhealthy API readings — Pasir Gudang (153), Batu Pahat (152), Larkin (152) and Segamat (108).

Four other areas also recorded unhealthy readings which are Johan Setia, Selangor (154); Cheras, Kuala Lumpur (152); Putrajaya (147); and Nilai, Negri Sembilan (126).

Meanwhile, 59 areas recorded moderate API readings, including Batu Muda (99), Bukit Rambai (97), Shah Alam (95), Seremban (93) and Kluang (93).

In Sarawak, Serian IPD recorded a moderate reading of 98, followed by Samarahan (95), Kuching (92), Miri, Sarikei and Sri Aman (83 each), Sibu (80), and ILP Miri and Samalaju (79 each).