Kota Tinggi:As of 10 am today, 23 areas across Malaysia have recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings. The highest reading was in Kota Tinggi, Johor, with an API of 170.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, In addition to Kota Tinggi, Johor had six other areas with unhealthy air quality Pasir Gudang (169), Pengerang (164), Larkin (159), Tangkak (155), Batu Pahat, and Kluang (152 each).

Pahang's Balok Baru in Kuantan recorded an API of 162, followed by Rompin with 157 and Indera Mahkota at 130. Kuala Lumpur's Cheras registered 127.

In Terengganu, Kemaman recorded 156, Paka 155, and Kuala Terengganu 151 in API readings. Melaka had Bukit Rambai at 154, Melaka City at 117, and Alor Gajah at 107.

Negeri Sembilan reported 166 in Seremban, 164 in Nilai, and 152 in Port Dickson, while Putrajaya recorded 151. Additionally, Johan Setia in Selangor had a reading of 123, and IPD Serian in Sarawak recorded 116.

Meanwhile, 42 areas reported moderate air quality, and three areas experienced good air quality. API readings classify air quality as good (0-50), moderate (51-100), unhealthy (101-200), very unhealthy (201-300), and hazardous (above 300).