Johor continues to grapple with poor air quality

Johor remains plagued by poor air quality, with seven areas recording unhealthy air conditions as of 6pm today, according to Bernama. The air pollutant index (API) readings in these regions ranged from 171 to 184, indicating unhealthy conditions. The API scale is categorized as follows: 0-50 is good, 51-100 is moderate, 101-200 is unhealthy, 201-300 is very unhealthy, and 301 and above is hazardous.

Among the 28 locations nationwide, Tangkak led with an API of 184, followed by Pasir Gudang at 182, Larkin at 180, and Segamat and Batu Pahat at 174 each. Kluang and Kota Tinggi recorded API readings of 172 and 171, respectively. The remaining top spots were occupied by Seremban in Negeri Sembilan (170), Pengerang and Johor in Johor (both at 170), Tasek in Ipoh, Perak (169), Cheras in Kuala Lumpur (169), Rompin in Pahang (169), Nilai in Negeri Sembilan (167), Pegoh in Ipoh, Perak (164), Alor Gajah in Melaka (164), and Bukit Rambai in Melaka (163).

In Selangor, Shah Alam recorded an API of 158, Johan Setia at 156, and Petaling Jaya at 154. While 40 areas reported moderate API readings, none experienced good air quality.