TWO areas in the country recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as at 9am compared to seven areas at 5pm yesterday.

Air Pollutant Index Management System data show the highest API reading was recorded in Nilai, Negri Sembilan at 151, followed by Bukit Rambai, Malacca at 112. 

The seven areas which had the highest API readings at 5pm yesterday were Bukit Rambai (154), Bandaraya Melaka (151), both in Malacca; Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan (134); Tangkak, Johor (113); Alor Gajah, Malacca (105); Cheras, Kuala Lumpur (105) and Batu Pahat, Johor (103).

API readings of between 0 to 50 are categorised as good, 51 to 100 (moderate), 101 to 200 (unhealthy), 201 to 300 (very unhealthy), while 300 and above are hazardous.

The API data is issued hourly based on 68 air quality monitoring stations located throughout the country. – Bernama, October 6, 2023.