Breathing easier! No unhealthy air quality readings across Malaysia this morning

Air quality across Malaysia remained within the good and moderate categories on October 28, with no monitoring stations recording unhealthy readings as of 9am. — AFP pic

First Published: Wednesday, 28 Oct 2026 10:35 AM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Air quality across Malaysia remained generally satisfactory this morning, with no areas recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am.

According to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), 43 areas recorded moderate readings, while 25 others registered good air quality.

Among the areas with moderate readings were Batu Pahat (92), Batu Muda (87), Kluang and Pasir Gudang (84), Larkin (82), Tangkak (75), Samalaju and Sri Aman (74), Kota Tinggi (71), and Seremban and Pengerang (70).

Other locations included Bintulu (70), Samarahan and Kuching (69), Melaka City and Segamat (67), Rompin (67), IPD Serian (66), Balok Baru in Kuantan and Keningau (65), Alor Gajah (64), Sibu (63), Shah Alam and Johan Setia (62), and Bukit Rambai (61).

Moderate readings were also recorded in Tasek Ipoh, Kapit and Sarikei (60), Klang and Nilai (59), Cheras and Miri (58), Seberang Perai, Putrajaya and Limbang (57), Banting and Sandakan (56), Seri Manjung, Petaling Jaya, Tawau and Politeknik Kota Kinabalu (55), and Port Dickson (52).

Meanwhile, Temerloh and Labuan recorded API readings of 49 each, followed by Pegoh Ipoh and ILP Miri (48), Paka (47), Kimanis (46), Indera Mahkota in Kuantan (44), Kemaman (43), Kuala Terengganu and Kota Kinabalu (41), and Tanjung Malim (40).

Other areas with good air quality included Kuala Selangor (37), Sungai Petani and Seberang Jaya (34), Minden (29), Kota Bharu (27), Kangar and Tanah Merah (26), Kulim Hi-Tech, Taiping and Besut (24), Alor Setar (22), Jerantut (18), Langkawi (13) and Balik Pulau (11).

API readings of 0 to 50 indicate good air quality, 51 to 100 moderate, 101 to 200 unhealthy, 201 to 300 very unhealthy, and 301 and above hazardous. — Bernama