Johor worst hit by haze
The southern state accounts for eight of the 23 unhealthy API readings nationwide, with Batu Pahat recording the country’s highest reading at 192.
Johor continues to bear the brunt of the haze, with eight areas recording unhealthy air quality readings by 10am, according to data from the Ministry of Health. Batu Pahat led the nation with the highest API reading of 192, followed by Kluang, Segamat, Larkin, Tangkak, Pasir Gudang, Kota Tinggi, and Pengerang. Negeri Sembilan reported two unhealthy readings, while Melaka had three areas affected.
Pahang and Putrajaya also experienced unhealthy conditions, with readings of 154 and 153, respectively. Selangor saw one area reach an API of 107, while Kuala Lumpur had two areas classified as unhealthy. Terengganu reported two areas with unhealthy readings, and two in Terengganu recorded unhealthy levels. While 23 areas nationwide experienced unhealthy readings, the majority of readings, 39, were moderate, and only six were categorized as good. No areas reported readings in the very unhealthy or hazardous range.
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