KUALA LUMPUR – Four areas across Peninsular Malaysia recorded unhealthy air quality as of 10am today, based on data from the Environment Department’s (DoE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS).
Seremban and Nilai in Negeri Sembilan reported API readings of 155 and 154, respectively, while Johan Setia in Selangor logged 151, and Balok Baru in Kuantan, Pahang recorded 140.
According to DoE guidelines, readings between 101 and 200 fall under the “unhealthy” category, posing risks particularly to vulnerable groups such as children, senior citizens, and those with respiratory conditions.
The API is updated hourly using data from 68 monitoring stations nationwide. Real-time updates are available at https://eqms.doe.gov.my/APIMS/main or through the MyJAS EQMS mobile app.
The Health Ministry has also published guidelines on staying safe during haze conditions, which can be accessed at www.moh.gov.my. – July 22, 2025