The Star, JOHOR BARU: The air pollutant index (API) in Muar has spiked to 746 as of 7.00am, which is more than twice the standard hazardous levels according to the Department of Environment website on Sunday.
According to the Department of Environment (DOE), any API reading above 301 is considered hazardous.
The last reading as of 4pm on Saturday showed that Muar had an API of 453.
All other areas in Johor also recorded API readings above the unhealthy level.
This includes Kota Tinggi at 137, Pasir Gudang at 127 and Larkin Lama at 117.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
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