SHAH ALAM, Oct 23 — Johan Setia recorded Malaysia's highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 162 as of 7 am today, with five areas in Selangor reporting unhealthy air quality.
According to data from the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), Klang recorded an API reading of 160, followed by Petaling (158), Shah Alam (156) and Banting (154).
In Kuala Lumpur, Batu Muda recorded an API reading of 157, while Cheras registered 136. Putrajaya recorded a reading of 153.
In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai and Seremban each recorded an API reading of 159, while Port Dickson registered 106.
Meanwhile, three areas in Melaka also recorded unhealthy API readings, namely Bukit Rambai (151), Melaka City (136) and Alor Gajah (121).
In Johor, unhealthy API readings were recorded in Batu Pahat (151) and Tangkak (140).
Overall, APIMS reported that 49 areas nationwide recorded moderate API readings, while two areas registered good air quality.
API readings of zero to 50 are classified as good, 51 to 100 as moderate, 101 to 200 as unhealthy, 201 to 300 as very unhealthy, and readings above 300 as hazardous.
