From Malay Mail · · 1m 10s
Malaysia Haze: 30 Areas Hit Unhealthy Air Quality
Malaysia's 30 areas report unhealthy air quality as API readings hit 172 in KL and Selangor.
In brief
Malaysia's 30 areas report unhealthy air quality as API readings hit 172 in KL and Selangor. Malaysia's 30 areas recorded unhealthy API readings of 172 as of 9am, with Batu Muda in KL and Johan Setia in Selangor at the highest levels. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Malaysia Haze Alert
As of 9am, 30 areas across Malaysia recorded unhealthy API readings with Batu Muda in KL and Johan Setia in Selangor at 172.
API Readings Breakdown
Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam in Selangor recorded 167, followed by Klang (164) and Banting (160).
Johor and Negeri Sembilan Impact
Johor had seven areas with unhealthy API levels, led by Larkin at 157, while Negeri Sembilan's Nilai recorded 166.
Other Regions Affected
Pahang's Rompin recorded 152, Perak's Tasik Ipoh and Pegoh Ipoh at 155 and 151, and Terengganu's Paka at 156.
API Quality Categories
API readings of 0-50 indicate good air quality, 51-100 moderate, 101-200 unhealthy, 201-300 very unhealthy, and above 300 hazardous.
Current Air Quality Status
31 areas recorded moderate API readings, while seven areas recorded good air quality.
The short version
Malaysia's 30 areas recorded unhealthy API readings of 172 as of 9am, with Batu Muda in KL and Johan Setia in Selangor at the highest levels.
