Kuala Lumpur:The air quality across the country has shown significant improvement, with no areas recording Air Pollution Index (API) levels in the hazardous, very unhealthy, or unhealthy categories as of this morning.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, data from the Malaysian Air Pollution Index Management System (APIMS) portal indicates that 41 areas have reported moderate API levels. Among these, Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur recorded the highest reading of 82.

In Sabah, moderate API readings were observed in Keningau (78), Kimanis (62), Tawau (60), Kota Kinabalu (55), and both Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu Polytechnic at 54. In Sarawak, 10 areas, including IPD Serian (75) and Sri Aman (74), reported moderate levels. Johor saw similar readings in Kluang (75) and Larkin (68), among others.

Melaka reported moderate readings in Alor Gajah, Bukit Rambai, and Melaka City, each at 53, while in Pahang, areas such as Balok Baru Kuantan (57) showed similar trends. Selangor's Johan Setia (55) and Klang (53) also recorded moderate levels.

In Perak, Tasek Ipoh (54) and Seri Manjung (52) showed moderate readings, as did Tanah Merah (54) and Kota Bharu (53) in Kelantan. Other areas with moderate API levels include Seberang Perai, Penang (57), and Labuan (57).

Overall, 27 areas were reported to have 'good' API levels, indicating a nationwide improvement in air quality. An API reading between 0 and 50 is considered 'good,' while 51 to 100 is categorized as 'moderate,' 101 to 200 as 'unhealthy,' 201 to 300 as 'very unhealthy,' and 301 and above as 'hazardous.'