Malaysia records unhealthy air quality in 25 areas due to haze

At least 25 areas across Malaysia have recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings due to haze. Pasir Gudang in Johor reported the highest reading at 190.

In Johor, several locations reached unhealthy levels, including Larkin (181-182), Kota Tinggi (181), Pengerang (178), Batu Pahat (168-169), Kluang (162-163), Tangkak (160), and Segamat (157). Other affected regions include Selangor (Johan Setia, Shah Alam, Klang, Petaling Jaya, and Banting), Negeri Sembilan (Nilai, Seremban, and Port Dickson), and Melaka (Bukit Rambai, Alor Gajah, and Melaka City).

In the Federal Territories, Putrajaya recorded an API of 159, while Cheras and Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur recorded 156 and 155, respectively. Unhealthy air quality was also noted in Sabah (Sandakan and Tawau) and Sarawak (Serian).

According to the Department of Environment's Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), 41 to 42 areas recorded moderate air quality, while two areas maintained good air quality levels.