Malaysia haze: 30 areas record unhealthy API readings as of 9am; Batu Muda in KL and Johan Setia in Selangor highest

According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam in Selangor each recorded an API reading of 167, followed by Klang (164) and Banting (160). — Bernama pic

First Published: Tuesday, 20 Oct 2026 11:34 AM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — A total of 30 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am today, with Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur and Johan Setia in Selangor recording the highest readings at 172 each.

According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam in Selangor each recorded an API reading of 167, followed by Klang (164) and Banting (160).

Apart from Batu Muda, Cheras in Kuala Lumpur recorded an API reading of 165, while Putrajaya registered 162.

In Johor, seven areas recorded unhealthy API readings, led by Larkin at 157, followed by Pasir Gudang (156), Kota Tinggi (153), Kluang (152), Pengerang (151), Batu Pahat (143) and Tangkak (142).

In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai recorded the highest API reading at 166, followed by Seremban (160) and Port Dickson (151), while in Melaka, Bukit Rambai registered the highest reading at 163, followed by Alor Gajah (155) and Melaka City (153).

In Pahang, Rompin recorded the highest API reading at 152, followed by Balok Baru in Kuantan (151), Jerantut (136), Indera Mahkota (115) and Temerloh (104).

In Perak, Tasik Ipoh and Pegoh Ipoh recorded API readings of 155 and 151, respectively, while in Terengganu, Paka registered 156 and Kemaman 101.

Meanwhile, 31 areas recorded moderate API readings, while seven recorded good readings.

API readings of zero to 50 indicate good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and readings above 300 hazardous. — Bernama