SHAH ALAM, Oct 12 — Johan Setia remained shrouded in haze, recording an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 152, as 23 areas nationwide reported unhealthy air quality this evening.
According to the API Management System (APIMS) portal, Johor remained the most affected state, with seven monitoring stations recording unhealthy readings as of 5pm.
Nationwide, Pasir Gudang in Johor had the highest API reading at 174, followed by Kota Tinggi, Johor (170), Seremban, Negeri Sembilan (166), Pengerang, Johor (166), and Nilai, Negeri Sembilan (163).
A total of 41 areas recorded moderate readings, including five in Selangor: Klang (88), Banting (88), Shah Alam (78), Petaling Jaya (67), and Kuala Selangor (63).
Meanwhile, four monitoring stations logged good air quality levels, with Langkawi, Kedah recording the healthiest reading at 25, followed by Kangar, Perlis (38), Balik Pulau, Penang (40), and Jerantut, Pahang (45).
An API reading of 0 to 50 indicates good air quality, 51 to 100 is moderate, 101 to 200 indicate unhealthy air quality, 201 to 300 is very unhealthy, while readings above 300 are hazardous.
Earlier, the Selangor Education Department announced that all schools under the Hulu Langat, Petaling Perdana, Kuala Langat, and Sepang District Education Offices (PPDs) will close tomorrow due to haze.
Affected schools have been instructed to inform parents and guardians of the closure.
