Hazy conditions descend on Malaysia again as 31 areas hit ‘Unhealthy’ API
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 — A total of 31 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as at...
As of September 29, 2026, at 9:52 AM, 27 out of the 68 air quality monitoring stations across Malaysia recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, according to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS). The highest reading was 174, observed at IPD Serian in Sarawak, followed by 169 at Pasir Gudang in Johor and 168 at Larkin, also in Johor.
In Selangor, six locations experienced unhealthy API readings; Johan Setia recorded the highest at 161, while Shah Alam reported 156, Klang 153, Banting 150, Petaling Jaya 116, and Kuala Selangor 109. Beyond Selangor, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, and Melaka City also recorded an API of 164.
Additional areas affected included Bukit Rambai and Batu Pahat, both with readings of 161; Samarahan (160), Pengerang and Kota Tinggi (159 each); Cheras and Kuching (158 each); Tangkak (157); Port Dickson (155); Putrajaya (154); Alor Gajah and Segamat (153 each); Seremban and Rompin (152 each); Kluang (142); and Sri Aman (133). According to the APIMS classification, API readings ranging from 101 to 200 are categorized as unhealthy.
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