No unhealthy readings: Cheras highest at 77 as 47 areas nationwide record moderate API readings this afternoon

A view of the tarmac at KLIA 2 in Sepang October 25, 2026. A total of 47 areas across the country recorded Air Pollutant Index readings at a moderate level as of this evening, while 21 areas recorded good air quality. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

First Published: Saturday, 31 Oct 2026 6:14 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 — A total of 47 areas across the country recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at a moderate level as of this evening, while 21 areas recorded good air quality.

According to the Malaysian Air Pollution Index Management System (APIMS) portal, Cheras here recorded the highest moderate API reading at 77, followed by Batu Muda (72). In Selangor, the affected areas include Johan Setia (76), Klang (74), Shah Alam (64), Banting (62), Petaling Jaya (60), and Kuala Selangor (55).

In Johor, the areas are Larkin (73), Kluang (67), Tangkak (62), Pasir Gudang (61), Segamat (56), as well as Pengerang and Kota Tinggi (53 each).

Negeri Sembilan recorded moderate readings in Nilai (69), Seremban (63), and Port Dickson (57), while in Perak, the areas involved are Tasek Ipoh (66), Seri Manjung (56), Pegoh in Ipoh (55), and Taiping (54).

Putrajaya recorded a reading of 65, while in Penang, the areas are Seberang Perai (64), Seberang Jaya (55), and Minden (52).

In Sarawak, seven areas recorded moderate readings: Mukah (64), IPD Serian (59), Kuching (57), Samalaju (56), Sri Aman (55), Sibu (53), and Samarahan (51).

Melaka recorded readings in Bandaraya Melaka (63), Bukit Rambai (62), and Alor Gajah (61), while in Pahang, the area involved is Balok Baru in Kuantan (61).

In Sabah, the areas are Tawau (61), Keningau (55), Kimanis (54), and Sandakan (52), while in Kelantan, they involve Kota Bharu (59) and Tanah Merah (52).

Kedah also recorded moderate readings in Sungai Petani (58) and Kulim Hi-Tech (51), while Kuala Terengganu in Terengganu recorded a reading of 55, and Labuan recorded 52.

Meanwhile, a total of 21 areas recorded good API readings as of this evening, compared to 24 areas in the morning.

API readings between 0 and 50 are categorized as good, 51 to 100 as moderate, 101 to 200 as unhealthy, 201 to 300 as very unhealthy, and 301 and above as hazardous. — Bernama