Seremban records highest API reading at 169

KUALA LUMPUR: Seremban recorded the country's highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at 169 as of 8am today, with unhealthy air quality also recorded in several other areas.

Bandaraya Melaka recorded an API reading of 163, while Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur and Bukit Rambai in Melaka registered 162 each.

Batu Pahat and Pasir Gudang in Johor also recorded 162, while Tangkak registered 161.

Other areas with unhealthy air quality included Kluang (158), Alor Gajah and Pengerang (156 each), Segamat (155), IPD Serian in Sarawak (153), Cheras in Kuala Lumpur, Port Dickson in Negri Sembilan and Sri Aman in Sarawak (152 each), and Putrajaya and Kapit in Sarawak (151 each).

Petaling Jaya and Klang in Selangor recorded API readings of 133 and 121 respectively.

Meanwhile, Langkawi in Kedah recorded an API reading of 50, followed by Kangar in Perlis (48), Kota Baru in Kelantan (45), Kuala Terengganu in Terengganu (44), Tanah Merah in Kelantan (39) and Besut in Terengganu (25).

The Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) also reported moderate air quality at 41 monitoring stations nationwide.

An API reading of 0 to 50 indicates good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and 301 and above hazardous.