Air quality across Malaysia improved dramatically after several areas experienced “very unthealthy” Air Pollutant Index (API) levels over the past few days.
According to the Department of Environment, there were no areas in Malaysia recording “unhealthy” air quality API readings as of 6am today.
The Air Pollutant Index (API) readings released by DoE showed 11 areas with “moderate” Air Pollution Index (API) readings and 41 with “good” readings.
Among the places with “moderate” API readings were Muar (57), Kangar (53), Kuala Selangor (60) and Putrajaya (68).
Places with “good” API readings included Kuala Terengganu (24), Kuching (19), Seri Manjung in Perak (21) and Alor Setar (47).
An API reading of zero to 50 is categorised as good; 51 to 100, moderate; 101 to 200, unhealthy; 201 to 300, very unhealthy and 301 and above, hazardous.
Story: Bernama
