Air Pollutant Index

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The API data is released every hour, based on the readings at 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide.

Eight areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded unhealthy API readings, with Klang in Selangor recording the highest reading of 159.

The API data is issued hourly based on readings at 68 air quality monitoring stations located throughout the country.

Eight areas recorded Air Pollutant Index readings at unhealthy levels, with Cheras registering the highest reading of 157.

Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the ministry has activated the National Haze Action Plan for actions to be taken by the relevant agencies.

Based on the Malaysian API Management System website, Cheras in the federal capital recorded the highest API at 164.

Cross-border haze from east and central Kalimantan, Indonesia is not expected to hit the country soon, said the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

The haze has started to blanket Penang skies and the condition is expected to last until mid-September due to the transitional period of the changing winds.

The area with moderate API reading are Shah Alam, Banting, Kuala Selangor, Putrajaya, Petaling Jaya, Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, Nilai, Batu Muda, Cheras, Kuching.

The air quality nationwide has improved with no areas recording an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index reading.

More schools were ordered to close on Monday and Tuesday following unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings.

A total of 77 schools in three districts in Sabah have been ordered to be closed tomorrow due to unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings.

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The number of areas recording Air Pollutant Index (API) readings for moderate air quality decreased to eight this evening compared to 11 at noon today.

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