Unhealthy air spreads across 15 locations

UNHEALTHY air quality was recorded in 15 areas across Malaysia as of 9am today, with pollution levels highest in Johor, according to the Department of Environment's Air Pollutant Index of Malaysia (APIMS).

Pasir Gudang recorded the country's highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at 180, followed by Larkin at 178, Kota Tinggi at 166, Tangkak at 164, Segamat at 162, Pengerang at 160, Kluang at 159 and Batu Pahat at 151.

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