Air quality dips nationwide, Sarawak records seven unhealthy API readings, Klang Valley four, Johor three
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — A total of 17 areas nationwide recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at unhealthy le...
On September 19, a total of 17 areas across Malaysia recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at unhealthy levels, according to data from the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS). Sarawak led with seven areas, including IPD Serian with a reading of 178, Kuching at 171, and Bintulu at 106. Johor had three areas with unhealthy readings, namely Larkin at 158, Pasir Gudang at 155, and Tangkak at 102.
Kuala Lumpur reported Cheras at 149 and Batu Muda at 121. Perak's Seri Manjung recorded a reading of 159, while Selangor's Shah Alam measured 152. Putrajaya, Nilai in Negeri Sembilan, and Bukit Rambai in Melaka also fell into the unhealthy category. Moderate air quality was reported in 38 areas, and good air quality was recorded in 12 areas.
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.
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