Good air quality prevails, no areas record hazardous or unhealthy API levels

According to the APIMS portal, 41 areas recorded moderate API readings with Batu Muda, Kuala Lumpur recording the highest reading of 82.

30 Oct 2026 11:43am
A clearer view of the capital city, accompanied by improved air quality, was observed during a visit to Bukit Tunku on Oct 25, 2026. - Photo by Bernama
A clearer view of the capital city, accompanied by improved air quality, was observed during a visit to Bukit Tunku on Oct 25, 2026. - Photo by Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR - The haze situation across the country has improved today after no area recorded Air Pollution Index (API) readings at hazardous, very unhealthy and unhealthy levels, as of this morning.

According to the Malaysian Air Pollution Index Management System (APIMS) portal, 41 areas recorded moderate API readings with Batu Muda, Kuala Lumpur recording the highest reading of 82.

In Sabah, the areas that recorded moderate API readings were Keningau (78), Kimanis (62), Tawau (60), Kota Kinabalu (55) as well as Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu Polytechnic, each at 54.

In Sarawak, 10 areas recorded moderate APIs, namely IPD Serian (75), Sri Aman (74), Sarikei (67), Samarahan (63), Samalaju, Mukah, Kapit and Sibu (59), Kuching (58) and Bintulu (53), while in Johor, it involved Kluang (75), Larkin (68), Pasir Gudang (63), Tangkak (54), Kota Tinggi (52) and Segamat (51).

Meanwhile, in Melaka, it involves the Alor Gajah, Bukit Rambai and Melaka City areas which recorded an API reading of 53, three areas in Pahang involving Balok Baru Kuantan (57), Indera Mahkota Kuantan (54) and Rompin (52) while in Selangor it involves the Johan Setia (55) and Klang areas (53).

In Perak, readings were recorded in Tasek Ipoh (54) and Seri Manjung (52), while in Kelantan, they were noted in Tanah Merah (54) and Kota Bharu (53). Similar readings were also recorded in Seberang Perai, Penang (57), Labuan (57), Cheras (56), Putrajaya (51), Kemaman, Terengganu (52), and Nilai, Negeri Sembilan (53). Additionally, 27 areas recorded an Air Pollutant Index (API) in the 'good' category.

An API reading between 0 and 50 is categorised 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

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