API improves but 20 stations still reporting 'unhealthy' readings

The Air Pollutant Index (API) reading throughout the country improved as at 9am this morning although readings in many parts of the country remained within the unhealthy category.

The API issued by the Environment Department (DOE) via the APIMS website also showed that all areas in Sarawak had improved air quality during the period with the API reading within the moderate range.

In Johan Setia Klang which recorded very unhealthy reading (203) at 3pm on Monday, showed a lower figure at 176 within the unhealthy range. 

The haze also remained unchanged in Kuching and Samarahan within the moderate range with the API reading in the range of 70-80 since yesterday.

Aside from Johan Setia Klang, 19 stations, mainly along the West coast of Peninsula Malaysia, reported unhealthy readings.

The Education Ministry in a statement yesterday confirmed that all schools are reopened as usual today and any change or latest information would be announced from time to time.

The API reading of between 0 and 50 is categorised as good, 51 up to 100 (moderate), 101 up to 200 (unhealthy), 201 up to 300 (very unhealthy) while 300 and above is categorised as dangerous.

For the latest news on the haze, please go to the DOE website.

- Bernama