Haze: Cheras Returns to Moderate Level, 16 Areas Still Record Unhealthy API Readings as of 2 PM

KUALA LUMPUR: The haze situation in Malaysia has shown signs of improvement in several areas, with Cheras returning to the moderate category as of 2 pm today.

Cheras recorded the largest improvement, with its Air Pollutant Index (API) reading dropping 13 points to 98, compared with 111 at noon.

However, 16 areas nationwide remained in the unhealthy category, with Seremban in Negeri Sembilan continuing to record the highest API reading at 158, down two points from the noon update.

According to data from the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), Johan Setia in Selangor recorded a one-point decrease to 157, while Klang and Nilai each registered readings of 156.

In Selangor and the Klang Valley, Banting recorded a seven-point decline to 145 from 152 previously, while Petaling Jaya dropped one point to 153. Shah Alam remained unchanged at 152.

In the Federal Territories, Putrajaya recorded a 12-point decrease to 125, while Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur fell one point to 155.

In the southern region and Melaka, Melaka City recorded an increase to 151 from 126 previously.

Bukit Rambai and Tangkak each registered readings of 152, while Batu Pahat recorded 151. Alor Gajah, meanwhile, saw a 10-point decline to 108.

In Sarawak, Sri Aman increased by one point to 152, while IPD Serian rose from 100 to 128, placing it in the unhealthy category.

Meanwhile, Port Dickson in Negeri Sembilan recorded a one-point decrease to 98, remaining in the moderate category.

Overall, the remaining 52 API monitoring stations nationwide recorded air quality readings in the moderate and good categories.

Kemaman in Terengganu continued to record the best air quality, with an API reading of 44.

AWANI