Haze: 23 areas record unhealthy API readings, Seremban highest at 172 as of 4pm

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24 Oct 2026 • 6:01 PM MYT
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In Kuala Lumpur, Batu Muda recorded an API reading of 159 and Cheras 141, while Putrajaya recorded 118. In Pahang, Rompin recorded a reading of 141.

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 23 areas recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in the unhealthy range as of 4 pm today, with Seremban in Negeri Sembilan recording the highest reading at 172.

According to the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, Johor recorded eight areas with unhealthy API readings: Batu Pahat (166), Kluang and Larkin (each recorded 165), Tangkak (162), Pasir Gudang (161), Segamat (155), Pengerang (154) and Kota Tinggi (151).

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In Negeri Sembilan, besides Seremban, Nilai recorded an API reading of 166 and Port Dickson (140), while in Melaka, Bukit Rambai recorded 163, Bandaraya Melaka (160) and Alor Gajah (158).

In Kuala Lumpur, Batu Muda recorded an API reading of 159 and Cheras 141, while Putrajaya recorded 118. In Pahang, Rompin recorded a reading of 141.

In Sarawak, the monitoring station at the Serian district police headquarters (IPD) recorded an API reading of 160, followed by Sri Aman (157), Kuching (155), and Kapit and Samarahan, which each recorded 153.

Meanwhile, 39 areas recorded API readings in the moderate range.

API readings of zero to 50 are classified as good, 51 to 100 as moderate, 101 to 200 as unhealthy, 201 to 300 as very unhealthy, and readings above 300 as hazardous.

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