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Malaysia air quality: 30 areas record unhealthy API levels

Air Pollutant Index unhealthy air quality Malaysia haze environmental monitoring API readings

Approximately 30 to 31 areas across Malaysia have recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) levels. According to data from the Malaysia Air Pollutant Index Management System, the highest readings were recorded in Batu Muda, Kuala Lumpur, and Johan Setia, Selangor, with values reaching between 172 and 173.

In Selangor, Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam reported API levels of 167 to 168, while Klang and Banting recorded levels between 160 and 164. Kuala Lumpur also saw unhealthy readings in Cheras (165 to 166) and Putrajaya (162). Other regions reporting unhealthy air include Nilai in Negeri Sembilan, Bukit Rambai in Melaka, and several areas in Johor, Perak, Pahang, and Terengganu.

While many areas face unhealthy conditions, 31 locations recorded moderate air quality, and approximately six to seven areas maintained good air quality. Kimanis, Sabah, recorded the lowest API reading at 27, representing the best air quality among the monitored stations.

Entities

Department of Environment · Johor · Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia · Selangor

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Sources

Batu Muda, Johan Setia top list of areas with unhealthy air quality [www.freemalaysiatoday.com]
Lembah Klang antara 31 kawasan catat IPU tidak sihat [www.utusan.com.my]
Jerebu: Jumlah kawasan tidak sihat bertambah [www.kosmo.com.my]
22 kawasan catat IPU tidak sihat setakat 9 pagi [berita.rtm.gov.my]