KUALA LUMPUR: The transboundary haze from Sumatra, Indonesia, caused by open burning and peat fires, has shown signs of improvement, with clear skies reported in most parts of Malaysia.
However, air quality in Cheras remains a concern.
As of 3pm today, Cheras in the Federal Territories recorded an unhealthy Air Pollution Index (API) of 113.
In contrast, 65 other locations that previously registered unhealthy levels have improved to moderate readings. These include Johan Setia, Selangor (API 89), and Nilai, Negeri Sembilan (API 84).
The Department of Environment’s Air Pollution Index Management System (APIMS) showed the other areas which recorded API level improvement as of 3pm are Port Dickson (API 95), Johan Setia, Kuala Selangor (API 88), Shah Alam (API 88), Alor Gajah, Melaka (API 87), Batu Muda, Federal Territories (API 86), and Petaling Jaya (API 85).
Other locations such as Banting, Klang, and Seremban, as well as Putrajaya and Balok Baru Kuantan in Pahang, have also returned to moderate API levels.
© New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
