Haze worsens: 23 stations record ‘Unhealthy’ API levels across Malaysia
Air quality in Malaysia has deteriorated, with 23 monitoring stations recording 'Unhealthy' Air Pollutant Index (API) levels. Authorities have noted rising readings across several states, prompting concerns about public health and potential school closures.
Why it matters
Worsening air quality poses significant health risks to the population and highlights the ongoing environmental challenges related to haze in Southeast Asia.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Air quality worsened across the country this afternoon, with 23 of the nation's 68 monitoring stations recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, according to the Department of Environment (DOE).
As of 4.50pm, 41 stations recorded moderate air quality and four were in the good range. No station recorded very unhealthy or hazardous levels. An Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 101 to 200 is classed as unhealthy.
Pasir Gudang in Johor recorded the highest reading at 174, followed by Kota Tinggi, also in Johor, at 170. Seremban in Negeri Sembilan was third at 167, followed by Pengerang in Johor at 166 and Nilai in Negeri Sembilan at 164.
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