No unhealthy API readings as monsoon winds to cut transboundary haze, improve air quality, says DOE

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 — The Department of Environment (DOE) has reported that air quality in Malaysia is expected to further improve due to increasingly humid conditions, more frequent rainfall and a downgrade in regional haze alert levels by the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC). Azuri Azizah Saedon, DOE Deputy Director-General (Development), stated that although fire hotspots continue to be detected, shifting wind patterns linked to the monsoon transition and the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon (NEM) are anticipated to help diminish transboundary haze entering the country.

The DOE's recent monitoring has indicated that air quality across most regions of Malaysia is currently improving, with no monitoring stations recording an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading at an unhealthy level or higher as of today. However, the DOE remains vigilant in monitoring the country's air quality. Azuri Azizah advised the public to stay vigilant about API readings in their respective areas and adhere to the guidelines issued by authorities.