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Haze worsens, 33 areas record unhealthy air quality

As of the morning of 29 September 2026, 33 locations across Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Melaka, Terengganu, Perak and Sarawak recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, with Johan…

Source: Astro Awani · Borneo Post · September 30, 2026 at 4:06 AM · AI-assisted report

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As of the morning of 29 September 2026, 33 locations across Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Melaka, Terengganu, Perak and Sarawak recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, with Johan Setia in Selangor registering the highest reading of 176, according to data from the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS).

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The next highest readings were Cheras in Kuala Lumpur at 173, Nilai in Negeri Sembilan at 171 and Shah Alam in Selangor at 170. Other locations exceeding 160 included Pasir Gudang in Johor (169), Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur (166), Putrajaya (165), Larkin in Johor (165), Seremban (164), Klang (163), Indera Mahkota and Balok Baru in Kuantan, Pahang (both 163). In Selangor, Petaling Jaya recorded 161, Banting 160 and Kuala Selangor 154.

Johor reported seven stations with unhealthy readings: Pasir Gudang (169), Larkin (165), Kota Tinggi (160), Pengerang (155), Batu Pahat (154), Tangkak (152) and Kluang (131), with Segamat at 115. Melaka’s Bandaraya Melaka read 160, Bukit Rambai 156 and Alor Gajah 136. Terengganu showed Kuala Terengganu at 157, Kemaman at 154 and Paka at 152. Pahang’s additional sites were Rompin at 152 and Jerantut at 132.

Perak recorded Seri Manjung at 154 and Tanjung Malim at 146, while Sarawak’s IPD Serian read 140.

API readings between 101 and 200 are classified as unhealthy and may affect sensitive groups such as children, the elderly and individuals with respiratory or heart conditions, the source explained.

The source advised the public to reduce outdoor activities, wear face masks when necessary in open areas and obtain the latest air‑quality updates via the APIMS website.

Related: Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) · Selangor

Reporting based on Astro Awani · Borneo Post. Figures and claims are subject to revision as the story develops. DomainFork publishes editorial context, not investment advice — see our editorial standards.

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