From Malay Mail · · 1m 20s
38 areas in Peninsular Malaysia hit by unhealthy haze
Air pollution readings reach unhealthy levels across multiple states, with Selangor's Johan Setia recording the highest at 183.
In brief
Air pollution readings reach unhealthy levels across multiple states, with Selangor's Johan Setia recording the highest at 183. 38 areas across Peninsular Malaysia recorded unhealthy air quality as of 5pm, with the worst readings in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and surrounding regions. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
38 areas hit unhealthy levels
As of 5pm, 38 areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded unhealthy Air Pollution Index readings.
Selangor and KL worst affected
Johan Setia in Selangor recorded the highest at 183. Six Selangor areas and two Kuala Lumpur locations showed unhealthy readings.
Central region heavily impacted
Negeri Sembilan had three affected areas including Nilai at 170. Putrajaya also recorded unhealthy levels at 170.
Northern states see poor air
Eleven areas in the north recorded unhealthy readings. Penang had four affected locations, Perak had five, and Kedah had two.
East Coast pollution spreads
Nine East Coast areas showed unhealthy air. Terengganu had four affected locations, Kelantan one, and Pahang five.
Southern states also affected
Six southern areas recorded unhealthy readings. Johor had three locations including Tangkak at 134, while Melaka had three.
Understanding the API scale
Readings from 0 to 50 mean good air, 51 to 100 is moderate, 101 to 200 is unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and above 301 dangerous.
The short version
38 areas across Peninsular Malaysia recorded unhealthy air quality as of 5pm, with the worst readings in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and surrounding regions.
