Malaysia

27 stations record unhealthy API readings; six locations in Selangor affected

Apart from Selangor, several other areas also recorded unhealthy readings, including Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, and Melaka City, all recording an API of 164.

Updated 1 hour ago · Published on 29 Sep 2026 9:52AM

27 stations record unhealthy API readings; six locations in Selangor affected
In Selangor, six locations recorded unhealthy readings, with Johan Setia registering the highest API at 161. - September 29, 2026

AS of 8:45 am today, 27 of 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings.

Based on data from the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), the highest reading was recorded at IPD Serian, Sarawak, at 174, followed by Pasir Gudang, Johor (169) and Larkin, Johor (168).

In Selangor, six locations recorded unhealthy readings, with Johan Setia registering the highest API at 161.

Shah Alam recorded a reading of 156, followed by Klang (153), Banting (150), Petaling Jaya (116), and Kuala Selangor (109).

Apart from Selangor, several other areas also recorded unhealthy readings, including Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, and Melaka City, all recording an API of 164.

Bukit Rambai and Batu Pahat each recorded 161; Samarahan (160), Pengerang and Kota Tinggi each recorded 159, while Cheras and Kuching each recorded 158.

Also at the unhealthy level were Tangkak (157), Port Dickson (155), Putrajaya (154), Alor Gajah and Segamat (each at 153), Seremban and Rompin (each at 152), Kluang (142), and Sri Aman (133).

Under the APIMS classification, API readings between 101 and 200 are categorised as unhealthy. – September 29, 2026

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