Johor had eight unhealthy air quality readings as of 10am, with Batu Pahat registering the country’s highest API reading. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: Johor remained the state worst hit by haze as of 10am, with eight areas recording unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings, including the country’s highest reading of 192 in Batu Pahat.

The other affected areas in Johor were Kluang (170), Segamat (169), Larkin (166), Tangkak (166), Pasir Gudang (165), Kota Tinggi (156) and Pengerang (155).

Negeri Sembilan recorded two unhealthy readings, with Nilai at 163 and Seremban at 160.

Three areas in Melaka also had unhealthy readings: Bandaraya Melaka at 157, Bukit Rambai at 151 and Alor Gajah at 132.