Negeri Sembilan joins Johor on unhealthy air list as haze lingers
An aerial view of Pulau Tinggi off the coast of Johor is shrouded in haze, affecting visibility. The southern peninsular state has five of the most polluted air readings in Malaysia at 4pm on October 4, 2026. — Bernama pic
First Published: Sunday, 04 Oct 2026 5:10 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 — A total of eight locations recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in the unhealthy category as of 4pm today.
According to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, five areas in Johor were affected, involving Segamat (156), Batu Pahat (155), Kluang (152), Tangkak (151) and Larkin (111).
In Negeri Sembilan, the affected areas were Nilai (151) and Seremban (146), while Samarahan, Sarawak, recorded a reading of 117.
Meanwhile, 57 areas were in the moderate category, while three areas recorded good readings.
An API reading of zero to 50 indicates good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and an API exceeding 300 hazardous. — Bernama
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