Pasir Gudang:Fifteen areas across Malaysia recorded unhealthy air quality levels as of 9 am today, with Pasir Gudang, Johor, reporting the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 180.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Department of Environment's Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal noted that seven other areas in Johor also experienced unhealthy API levels. These areas include Larkin with a reading of 178, Kota Tinggi at 166, Tangkak at 164, Segamat at 162, Pengerang at 160, Kluang at 159, and Batu Pahat at 151.

In Pahang, the areas of Balok Baru in Kuantan and Rompin recorded API readings of 159 and 153, respectively. Kuala Lumpur's Cheras registered a reading of 157. Meanwhile, in Terengganu, both Kemaman and Kuala Terengganu had readings of 156, while Paka recorded 133. In Melaka, Alor Gajah had a reading of 103.

Additionally, 50 areas reported moderate air quality, and three areas recorded good air quality. The API scale defines air quality from zero to 50 as good, 51 to 100 as moderate, 101 to 200 as unhealthy, 201 to 300 as very unhealthy, and readings above 300 as hazardous.