Haze: Four areas with unhealthy air quality as of 10am July 22
The affected areas are Seremban, Negeri Sembilan with an API of 155, Nilai (154), Johan Setia in Selangor (151), and Balok Baru in Kuantan, Pahang (140).
Under DOE classification, API levels between 101 and 200 are considered unhealthy, especially for high-risk groups such as the elderly, children and individuals with respiratory illnesses.
The API is updated hourly based on data from 68 air quality monitoring stations across the country. The public may access real-time information via the DOE website or through the MyJAS EQMS mobile app, available on Google Play and the App Store.
The Health Ministry has also issued health guidelines and preventive measures during haze episodes, which are available on its website. – Bernama
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