36 areas record unhealthy API readings
Johan Setia in Selangor recorded the highest API reading at 176 at 4.30pm today.
Across Malaysia, 36 regions reported unhealthy air quality on April 30, 2023, according to the Air Pollution Index (API) readings. Johan Setia in Selangor topped the list with an API of 176, closely followed by Shah Alam (170), Klang (164), Banting (163), Petaling Jaya (160), and Kuala Selangor (160). The capital city, Kuala Lumpur, also saw unhealthy levels in Cheras (169) and Batu Muda (156), while Putrajaya recorded an API of 165.
In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai (174), Port Dickson (167), and Seremban (165) faced the same issue, with Johor reporting readings of 173 in Pasir Gudang, 170 in Larkin, 167 in Batu Pahat, 165 in Tangkak, 164 in Kota Tinggi, 163 in Pengerang, 160 in Segamat, and 155 in Kluang. Malacca's Bandaraya Melaka (174), Bukit Rambai (170), and Alor Gajah (161) were among the affected, while Pahang saw readings of 159 in Rompin, 157 in Indera Mahkota Kuantan and Balok Baru Kuantan, and 145 in Jerantut.
Unhealthy API readings were also observed in Perak's Seri Manjung (157), Terengganu's Kemaman (146) and Kuala Terengganu (135), Penang's Minden (128) and Balik Pulau (117), and Sarawak's Serian (175), Kuching (158), Samarahan (157), and Samalaju (116).
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