Serian again tops unhealthy API readings at 168

KUALA LUMPUR: Serian recorded the country's highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading again at 168 as of 8.30am today, with 20 areas nationwide recording unhealthy air quality.

The Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) showed Kapit and Sri Aman, also in Sarawak, recording the second-highest readings at 160.

Other unhealthy readings in Sarawak were recorded in Bintulu and Kuching (158), Samarahan (157), Sibu (156), Samalaju (155), ILP Miri (146) and Limbang (104).

In Sabah, Politeknik Kota Kinabalu recorded an API reading of 153, while Kota Kinabalu recorded 133.

In the peninsula, Nilai, Negri Sembilan, recorded 158, followed by Seremban (155), Bukit Rambai, Melaka (152) and Tangkak, Johor (125).

In the Klang Valley, Putrajaya recorded 157, followed by Cheras (155), Johan Setia (153) and Shah Alam (152).

Another 38 areas recorded moderate API readings.

In Sarawak, Sarikei recorded 97 and Mukah 80, while Tawau recorded 78, Keningau (75), Sandakan (70) and Kimanis (69) in Sabah. Labuan recorded 93.

In Johor, Batu Pahat recorded 97, Larkin (96), Segamat (94), Pasir Gudang (90), Kluang (84), Kota Tinggi (81) and Pengerang (75).

Bandaraya Melaka recorded 99, while Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan, recorded 100.

In Selangor, Banting recorded 98, Petaling Jaya (96), Klang (91), Batu Muda (87) and Kuala Selangor (79).

On the east coast, Balok Baru, Kuantan, recorded 77, followed by Indera Mahkota (73), Rompin (70), Temerloh (62) and Jerantut (55) in Pahang.

In Terengganu, Kemaman recorded 68, Paka (67) and Kuala Terengganu (57), while Kota Baru, Kelantan, recorded 55.

In Perak, Tanjung Malim recorded 70, Pegoh and Seri Manjung (55) and Tasek Ipoh (53).

In Kedah, Sungai Petani recorded 55 and Alor Star 53, while Minden and Seberang Jaya in Penang recorded 52.

Seven areas recorded good API readings, with Taiping, Perak, and Tanah Merah, Kelantan, recording 49, Kulim Hi-Tech 47, Balik Pulau 41, Kangar, Perlis, 38, and Langkawi, Kedah, and Besut, Terengganu, 28.

Yesterday evening, the Serian district police headquarters recorded the country's highest API reading at 173, while 27 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy levels.

API readings from 0 to 50 indicate good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and 301 and above hazardous.