Unhealthy API in 38 areas in peninsula, some near ‘very unhealthy’

In Peninsular Malaysia, 38 areas recorded unhealthy air pollution index (API) readings at 5pm today, with some areas near 'very unhealthy' levels. Six areas in Selangor, including Johan Setia, Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya, Klang, Banting, and Kuala Selangor, had unhealthy API readings. Two areas in Kuala Lumpur, Cheras and Batu Muda, also recorded unhealthy API levels.

In Negeri Sembilan, Putrajaya, Nilai, Seremban, and Port Dickson recorded unhealthy API readings. Up north, five areas in Perak, including Seri Manjung, Tasek Ipoh, Tanjung Malim, Taiping, and Pegoh, had unhealthy air quality. In Penang, Minden, Balik Pulau, Seberang Jaya, and Seberang Perai recorded unhealthy API levels, while Sungai Petani and Kulim Hi-Tech in Kedah also had unhealthy readings.

On the east coast, five areas in Pahang, including Temerloh, Jerantut, Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, and Balok Baru, had unhealthy API readings. In Terengganu, three areas, Kuala Terengganu, Besut, Kemaman, and Paka, recorded unhealthy air quality. Down south, three areas in Johor, Tangkak, Kluang, and Batu Pahat, along with two areas in Melaka, Bukit Rambai, Alor Gajah, and Melaka city, recorded unhealthy API levels.

Only one area in Kelantan, Tanah Merah, had unhealthy air quality. Down south, three areas in Johor and two areas in Melaka had moderate API readings, while nine areas in East Malaysia recorded good air quality.