KUALA LUMPUR, October 28, 2026 — Air quality across Malaysia remained generally satisfactory this morning, with no areas recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9am.
According to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), 43 monitoring stations recorded moderate air quality, while another 25 reported good conditions.
Batu Pahat Records Highest API Reading
Batu Pahat in Johor recorded the highest API reading at 92. Batu Muda followed at 87, while Kluang and Pasir Gudang each recorded 84.
Other locations with moderate readings included Larkin at 82, Tangkak at 75, and Samalaju and Sri Aman at 74.
In the Klang Valley, Shah Alam and Johan Setia recorded readings of 62. Cheras registered 58, while Klang recorded 59. Putrajaya reported an API reading of 57.
Several areas in Sarawak also recorded moderate readings. These included Samarahan and Kuching at 69, Bintulu at 70, and Sibu at 63.
Several Areas Enjoy Good Air Quality
Meanwhile, a number of locations recorded good air quality, with API readings below 51.
Balik Pulau recorded the lowest reading at 11, followed by Langkawi at 13 and Jerantut at 18. Alor Setar registered 22, while Taiping, Besut and Kulim Hi-Tech each recorded 24.
Kota Bharu recorded 27, while Minden registered 29. Sungai Petani and Seberang Jaya each reported a reading of 34.
Understanding the Air Pollutant Index
The API measures air pollution levels and indicates potential concerns for public health.
Readings from 0 to 50 indicate good air quality, while readings between 51 and 100 are classified as moderate. A reading of 101 to 200 is considered unhealthy, while 201 to 300 is very unhealthy. Readings above 300 are classified as hazardous.
Although no monitoring station recorded unhealthy air quality at 9am, conditions can change throughout the day. The public can check the latest readings through the APIMS system.
Source: BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
