THE air quality is worsening in more areas nationwide, with 16 localities in nine states logging unhealthy levels.

Cheras in the federal capital recorded the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at 164, followed by Nilai and Seremban in Negri Sembilan at 163 and 158 respectively.

Unhealthy API readings were also recorded in Putrajaya at 156; Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Banting, Selangor (157); Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan (156); Bukit Rambai, Malacca; Batu Muda, Kuala Lumpur and Johan Setia, Selangor (153).

Other places with readings exceeding 100 are Klang, Selangor (152); Alor Gajah, Malacca (138); Taiping, Perak (137); Seberang Jaya, Penang (107) and Tangkak, Johor (104).

Forty-five stations throughout the country recorded moderate API levels while seven had good readings. – Bernama, October 2, 2023.