Pasir Gudang:A total of 27 areas across Malaysia reported unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) levels as of 9 am today, with Pasir Gudang in Johor showing the highest reading at 177.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Department of Environment's (DOE) Malaysia Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal highlighted several areas with significant pollution levels. Kota Tinggi recorded an API of 166, Larkin 164, Pengerang 162, Batu Pahat 154, Kluang 152, and Tangkak 151.

In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai's API reached 174, while Port Dickson and Seremban recorded 165 and 160, respectively. Selangor was also affected, with Klang and Johan Setia both at 173, Banting at 160, Shah Alam at 159, and Petaling Jaya at 154.

Melaka saw Bukit Rambai at 169, Bandaraya Melaka at 164, and Alor Gajah at 156. Kuala Lumpur's Cheras recorded an API of 168 and Batu Muda 164. Other impacted areas include Putrajaya at 165; Kemaman 156 and Paka 155 in Terengganu; Indera Mahkota and Kuantan at 155, Rompin at 153 in Pahang; and IPD Serian at 153 and Sri Aman at 134 in Sarawak.

In addition to these, 41 areas registered moderate API readings, while one area reported good air quality. The API scale indicates that readings from zero to 50 are good, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and above 300 are considered hazardous.