KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Three places in Johor have unhealthy air quality as at 3 pm today.
The website of the Department of Environment reported the air pollutant index (API) in Pasir Gudang to be the highest at 133; followed by Larkin Lama (126) and Kota Tinggi (104).
The API reading in Balok Baru, Pahang was also unhealthy at 108 from a moderate air quality of 93 recorded this morning.
Meanwhile the air quality in Samarahan, Sarawak has improved to a moderate API of 93 from an unhealthy air quality of 108 recorded this morning.
Thirty-nine other places also recorded moderate air quality, including Indera Mahkota, Pahang (100), Sarikei, Sarawak (89), Kemaman, Terengganu (96), Banting, Selangor (86), Shah Alam, Selangor (87), Batu Muda, Kuala Lumpur (87), Putrajaya (86) and Melaka City (83).
An API reading of 0 to 50 indicates good air quality; 51 to 100, moderate; 101 to 200, unhealthy; 201 to 300, very unhealthy and 300 and above, hazardous.
The public can refer to the DoE website at http://apims.doe.gov.my/v2/ for the API readings. — Bernama
