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The Star
2 days ago
- Health
- The Star
Haze: Four areas with unhealthy air quality as of 10am July 22
KUALA LUMPUR: Four locations recorded unhealthy air pollutant ondex (API) readings as of 10am Tuesday (July 22), according to the Environment Department's (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (Apims) portal. 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
The Star
2 days ago
- Health
- The Star
Nine areas record unhealthy API as of 3pm, July 21
KUALA LUMPUR: Nine areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) levels as of 3pm on Monday (July 21). According to the Environment Department's (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (Apims) portal, Alor Gajah in Melaka recorded the highest reading at 157, followed by Seremban, Negeri Sembilan (155) and Kemaman, Terengganu (153). Johan Setia in Selangor, Temerloh in Pahang and Balok Baru in Kuantan, each recorded an API reading of 152. Meanwhile, Nilai in Negeri Sembilan registered a reading of 138, Banting in Selangor recorded 135, and Cheras in Kuala Lumpur recorded 132. Under DOE classification, API readings between 101 and 200 are categorised as unhealthy and may affect high-risk groups such as the elderly, children and individuals with respiratory conditions. In an earlier statement, the DOE advised the public to limit outdoor activities, wear face masks when outdoors and seek immediate treatment if experiencing shortness of breath or respiratory issues. Latest API readings are available at - Bernama
