Malaysia reports unhealthy air quality in 31 areas due to haze

Haze conditions have returned to several regions in Malaysia, with monitoring stations recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) levels across multiple states.

As of the latest updates, up to 31 monitoring stations reported unhealthy readings. In Sarawak, Serian recorded the highest API at 175, followed by Samarahan and Sri Aman. In Johor, Pasir Gudang, Larkin, Batu Pahat, Kota Tinggi, and Pengerang all reported unhealthy levels, with Pasir Gudang reaching 170.

Other affected areas include Melaka (Bandaraya Melaka and Bukit Rambai), Negeri Sembilan (Nilai), Selangor (Johan Setia, Shah Alam, and Banting), and Putrajaya. In Kuala Lumpur, Batu Muda recorded an unhealthy reading of 114.

According to the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), API readings between 101 and 200 are categorized as unhealthy, while readings between 51 and 100 are considered moderate.