Unhealthy air quality in 32 areas, highest API in Perak
Tasek Ipoh in Perak recorded the highest API reading at 186 as of 6pm, followed by Seri Manjung (178) and Kuching (173).
Thirty-two locations across Malaysia experienced unhealthy air quality today, with the air pollutant index (API) reading peaking at 186 in Tasek Ipoh, Perak. Other areas in the state with unhealthy air quality included Seri Manjung, Pegoh Ipoh, Taiping, and Tanjung Malim. The majority of Selangor, including Selangor's capital, Kuala Lumpur, also reported unhealthy air quality.
Putrajaya, Klang, Shah Alam, and Petaling Jaya were among the areas in Selangor with elevated API levels. Sarawak, Negeri Sembilan, and Melaka also reported unhealthy air quality in multiple locations. Up north, Kedah, Penang, and Johor each had areas with unhealthy API readings.
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