Unhealthy air quality in 28 areas, down from 38 yesterday

As of 9:45am today, 28 areas in Malaysia recorded air pollutant index (API) readings at an unhealthy level, down from 38 yesterday. In Perak, Tasek Ipoh, Seri Manjung, Pegoh Ipoh, Taiping, and Tanjung Malim reported unhealthy readings of 182, 180, 160, 157, and 154 respectively. Four areas in Penang – Seberang Jaya, Minden, Seberang Perai, and Balik Pulau – also recorded unhealthy readings of 156, 156, 154, and 110.

Four areas in Selangor, including Johan Setia, Shah Alam, Banting, and Petaling Jaya, reported unhealthy readings of 157, 154, 144, and 135. Kuala Lumpur had unhealthy readings in Cheras and Batu Muda, while Putrajaya recorded a reading of 157. In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai and Seremban had unhealthy readings of 157 and 151. In Melaka, Bukit Rambai, Bandaraya Melaka, and Alor Gajah recorded unhealthy readings of 148, 133, and 111.

Johor had Batu Pahat and Kluang with unhealthy readings of 152 and 144. Kedah reported unhealthy readings in Sungai Petani and Kulim Hi-Tech, while Terengganu, Pahang, and Sarawak each had one area with unhealthy readings of 153, 152, and 109 respectively. Thirty-two areas recorded moderate readings and eight areas had good readings.

API readings range from zero to 50 for good air quality, 51 to 100 for moderate, 101 to 200 for unhealthy, 201 to 300 for very unhealthy, and 301 and above for hazardous conditions.