No unhealthy readings: Cheras highest at 77 as 47 areas nationwide record moderate API readings this afternoon

As of this evening, 47 areas across Malaysia recorded moderate Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, while 21 areas had good air quality, according to the Malaysian Air Pollution Index Management System (APIMS) portal. Cheras recorded the highest moderate API reading of 77, followed by Batu Muda with a reading of 72. In Selangor, affected areas include Johan Setia, Klang, Shah Alam, Banting, Petaling Jaya, and Kuala Selangor.

Johor had moderate readings in Larkin, Kluang, Tangkak, Pasir Gudang, Segamat, Pengerang, and Kota Tinggi. Negeri Sembilan had moderate readings in Nilai, Seremban, and Port Dickson, while Perak recorded moderate readings in Tasek Ipoh, Seri Manjung, Pegoh (Ipoh), and Taiping. Putrajaya recorded a reading of 65, while in Penang, Seberang Perai, Seberang Jaya, and Minden had moderate readings.

In Sarawak, seven areas recorded moderate readings, including Mukah, IPD Serian, Kuching, Samalaju, Sri Aman, Sibu, and Samarahan. Melaka had moderate readings in Bandaraya Melaka, Bukit Rambai, and Alor Gajah, while in Pahang, Balok Baru in Kuantan also experienced moderate readings. In Sabah, Tawau, Keningau, Kimanis, and Sandakan recorded moderate readings, while in Kelantan, Kota Bharu and Tanah Merah had moderate readings.

Kedah recorded moderate readings in Sungai Petani and Kulim Hi-Tech, while Terengganu had a reading of 55 in Kuala Terengganu, and Labuan recorded 52. A total of 21 areas recorded good API readings, compared to 24 areas in the morning. API readings range from good (0-50), moderate (51-100), unhealthy (101-200), very unhealthy (201-300), to hazardous (301 and above).