Haze: 24 areas record unhealthy API readings as of 9.30am, Pasir Gudang highest at 196, says DOE

According to the Department of Environment's Air Pollutant Index Management System, 24 areas across Malaysia recorded unhealthy air quality readings as of 9.30am on October 17. Pasir Gudang, Johor, had the highest API reading at 196, while Johor also saw seven other areas with unhealthy readings, ranging from 159 to 177. In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai recorded an API reading of 173, followed by Seremban and Port Dickson.

Selangor saw Klang, Johan Setia, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, and Banting record API readings between 153 and 171. Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya also registered API readings of 162. Three areas in Melaka, Melaka City, Bukit Rambai, and Alor Gajah, recorded unhealthy readings. Sabah saw Sandakan and Tawau with API readings of 156 and 150, respectively.

The API readings range from zero to 300, with zero to 50 indicating good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and above 300 hazardous.

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