Haze: Seven areas record unhealthy API readings

The air quality in seven areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as at 7am.

According to the Department of Environment (DOE) the highest API reading was recorded at Samarahan, Sarawak at 111 followed by Bandaraya Melaka at 109.

The other areas in with unhealthy API readings were Banting (105), Port Klang (105), Bukit Rambai (102), Kuching (104) and Tawau (103).

Meanwhile 32 areas recorded moderate API readings including Port Dickson, Nilai and Putrajaya at 95.

An API reading of 0 to 50 indicates good air quality; 51 to 100, moderate; 101 to 200, unhealthy; 201 to 300, very unhealthy and 300 and above, hazardous.

The public can refer to the DOE portal at http://apims.doe.gov.my to get the latest API readings.