KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — As of 6pm, only two areas have recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) levels, compared to seven at 10am this morning.

According to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) website, Nilai in Negeri Sembilan and Cheras in the federal capital remain the most affected areas with an API reading of 154.

A total of 62 other areas recorded moderate API readings, while four were in the good category.

An API reading of zero to 50 indicates that the air quality is good; 51 to 100, moderate; 101 to 200, unhealthy; 201 to 300, very unhealthy; and above 300, hazardous. — Bernama