Haze worsens in West Malaysia, parts of Klang Valley worst hit
Johan Setia in Selangor has the highest API reading at 174, followed by Cheras (170), and Shah Alam (169).
Parts of West Malaysia, particularly the Klang Valley, are currently experiencing worsening haze conditions. Unhealthy air quality has been reported in 30 areas across the region, with some of the worst-hit locations situated within the Klang Valley. Johan Setia in Selangor recorded the highest air pollutant index (API) reading at 174, followed by Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam, and Nilai.
Other affected areas include Batu Muda, Putrajaya, Klang, Petaling Jaya, Banting, and Kuala Selangor. Johor, Melaka, and Negeri Sembilan also experienced unhealthy air quality, with API readings ranging from 152 to 154. East coast states such as Terengganu, Pahang, and Kelantan also reported unhealthy conditions, with readings as high as 156 in Kuala Terengganu.
Perak, particularly Tanjung Malim, had an API of 152, while Seri Manjung in Perak recorded a lower reading of 143. API readings between 0 and 50 are considered good, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and 301 and above hazardous.
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