Haze spreads as 29 areas hit unhealthy air levels, raising health concerns
MALAYSIANS in 29 areas nationwide are facing unhealthy air quality as haze intensifies, with Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur recording the highest air pollution index (API) reading of 172 as of 7am today. Data from the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Managem...
Malaysians in 29 areas across Malaysia are facing unhealthy air quality due to intensifying haze, with Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur recording the highest air pollution index (API) of 172. The Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) data shows Johan Setia in Selangor, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, Nilai, and Cheras all recording API readings above 163.
Additional affected locations include Bukit Rambai in Melaka, Klang in Selangor, Putrajaya, Seremban in Negeri Sembilan, Banting and Larkin in Johor, Pasir Gudang, Tasek in Ipoh, and Paka in Terengganu. The widespread deterioration raises concerns for vulnerable groups such as children, older people, and those with respiratory conditions, who are advised to limit outdoor activities and take precautions against haze exposure.
API readings range from 0-50 (good), 51-100 (moderate), 101-200 (unhealthy), 201-300 (very unhealthy), and above 300 (hazardous).
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