Penang API unhealthy at all four stations, Minden highest at 167

Air quality across Penang reached unhealthy levels at all four monitoring stations as of 11am, with Minden recording the highest API of 167. State environment committee chairman S. Sundarajoo advised children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with respiratory problems to limit outdoor activity, and said the state and the Department of Environment would step up monitoring and enforcement against open burning.