Haze Returns: Klang Valley Records Unhealthy API Levels

Unhealthy air quality has returned to the Klang Valley this morning as haze from forest and land fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, drifts across Malaysia. As of 8am, several areas in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings above 100, indicating unhealthy conditions. 

Cheras and Putrajaya Among Klang Valley’s Worst Affected

Johan Setia registered the highest in Selangor at 161, followed by Shah Alam (156), Klang (153), Banting (150), Petaling Jaya (116) and Kuala Selangor (109). 

In Kuala Lumpur, Cheras recorded 158, Putrajaya 154, while Batu Muda stood at 100, just below the unhealthy threshold.

Nationwide, 27 locations reported unhealthy air quality. Serian in Sarawak recorded the highest API at 174, with Samarahan (160), Kuching (158) and Sri Aman (133) also affected. In West Malaysia, Johor was the worst-hit, with Pasir Gudang (169), Larkin (168), Batu Pahat (161), and several other districts exceeding 150. 

Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and Pahang also reported unhealthy levels, including Nilai (164), Melaka City (164), Bukit Rambai (161), Port Dickson (155), Seremban (152) and Rompin (152).

Meanwhile, northern Peninsular Malaysia and parts of East Malaysia recorded moderate to good air quality, with seven areas enjoying API readings below 50. API levels are classified as good (0–50), moderate (51–100), unhealthy (101–200), very unhealthy (201–300), and hazardous (301+).