KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 – Samalaju in Sarawak recorded an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 152, placing it within the unhealthy range as of 9:00 AM on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
According to data published on the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, 44 locations across the country recorded moderate air quality levels, while 23 areas logged good readings.
Bintulu registered the highest moderate reading nationwide at 94, indicating improving atmospheric conditions in areas previously affected by regional haze.
In contrast, several Peninsular and East Malaysian monitoring stations maintained favorable air quality below the 50 API mark.
APIMS Regional Breakdown and Standard API Classifications
Key location metrics and official national API air quality benchmarks include:
- Unhealthy Air Quality Location: Samalaju, Sarawak, was the sole station in the unhealthy band with an API reading of 152.
- Moderate API Locations: Notable areas in the moderate range included Bintulu (94), Serian (90), Sibu (87), Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur (84), Sri Aman (83), Kluang in Johor (82), and Samarahan (82).
- Good API Locations: A total of 23 stations recorded good air quality, led by Tanah Merah in Kelantan (49), Melaka City (48), and Kuala Selangor in Selangor (47).
- Official API Index Benchmarks: Standard APIMS classifications define API scores from 0 to 50 as good, 51 to 100 as moderate, 101 to 200 as unhealthy, 201 to 300 as very unhealthy, and scores exceeding 300 as hazardous.
–NMT
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