Johor still worst hit by haze, Klang Valley API readings rise
Twenty-seven areas across the country record unhealthy air quality as of 8am, with Pasir Gudang topping the API list at 177.
The Klang Valley continues to experience the worst air quality in Malaysia, with API readings climbing in recent days. Johor remains the most impacted state, with Pasir Gudang recording the highest API value of 177. In the Klang Valley, readings reached 173 in Klang and Johan Setia, with the next highest at 168 in Cheras. Putrajaya, Batu Muda, Banting, Shah Alam, and Petaling Jaya followed at 165, 164, 160, 159, and 154 respectively.
In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai, Port Dickson, and Seremban also faced unhealthy air quality, with API readings of 174, 165, and 160 respectively. Melaka reported similar conditions in Bukit Rambai (169), Melaka city (164), and Alor Gajah (156). The east coast states of Pahang and Terengganu continue to struggle with API readings of 155 and 156 in Indera Mahkota and Kemaman respectively. Meanwhile, Sarawak reported hazy conditions in Serian (153) and Sri Aman (134).
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