SHAH ALAM, Oct 19 - Johan Setia in Selangor recorded the country's highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 172 as of 9 am today, with 27 monitoring stations nationwide reporting unhealthy air quality.
According to data from the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), four other areas in Selangor also recorded unhealthy readings: Petaling Jaya (160), Klang (158), Banting (156) and Shah Alam (154).
In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai recorded an API reading of 168, followed by Seremban (164) and Port Dickson (153).
Meanwhile, in Melaka, Bukit Rambai recorded an API reading of 168, followed by Alor Gajah (165) and Melaka City (164).
In Johor, seven areas recorded unhealthy API readings: Tangkak (164), Pasir Gudang (162), Batu Pahat (158), Kota Tinggi (157), Kluang and Larkin (153 each), and Pengerang (132).
In Pahang, two areas recorded unhealthy readings: Rompin (158) and Indera Mahkota, Kuantan (149).
Under the APIMS classification, API readings between 51 and 100 are categorised as moderate, while readings between 101 and 200 are considered unhealthy.
