Pasir Gudang:A total of 15 areas across the nation have recorded unhealthy air quality levels, with Pasir Gudang in Johor experiencing the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at 180 as of 9 am today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Department of Environment's Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal has reported several areas in Johor with unhealthy API readings. These include Larkin at 178, Kota Tinggi at 166, Tangkak at 164, Segamat at 162, Pengerang at 160, Kluang at 159, and Batu Pahat at 151.

In Pahang, Balok Baru in Kuantan recorded an API of 159, while Rompin registered a reading of 153. Cheras in Kuala Lumpur reported an API of 157.

Further readings in Terengganu showed Kemaman and Kuala Terengganu each with an API of 156, while Paka registered 133. In Melaka, Alor Gajah recorded a reading of 103.

Additionally, 50 areas reported moderate air quality, and three areas recorded good air quality. The API scale classifies readings of 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.