Haze: Nine areas record unhealthy air quality index as of 12 noon
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of monitoring stations recording unhealthy air quality in Malaysia rose to nine by 12 noon today, marking a continued deterioration in the haze situation across several regions. According to the…
Source: Astro Awani · Berita Harian · October 6, 2026 at 5:02 AM · AI-assisted report
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KUALA LUMPUR, 6 OCTOBER 2026 —
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of monitoring stations recording unhealthy air quality in Malaysia rose to nine by 12 noon today, marking a continued deterioration in the haze situation across several regions.
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According to the latest data from the Malaysian Air Pollution Index Management System (APIMS), the increase in unhealthy readings signals a worsening environmental condition that requires immediate public attention.
Johor and the Klang Valley continued to record the highest Air Pollution Index (IPU) readings nationwide. The Batu Pahat station in Johor recorded the country’s highest IPU at 156, followed closely by Larkin and Pasir Gudang, which both registered readings of 155. In the capital region, the Cheras station in Kuala Lumpur recorded a reading of 153, while Johan Setia in Selangor and Putrajaya recorded 152 and 151, respectively.
Two additional areas entered the unhealthy category by midday: the IPD Serian station in Sarawak, which recorded a reading of 123, and Bukit Rambai in Melaka, with a reading of 109. Nilai in Negeri Sembilan also remained in the unhealthy category with a reading of 122. Meanwhile, 58 monitoring stations across the country were classified as moderate.
Several other locations were close to entering the unhealthy category. Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur recorded a reading of 98, followed by Segamat and Kuching at 97, Kluang at 96, and Shah Alam at 94. Only one station in the entire country recorded good air quality: Langkawi in Kedah, with an IPU of 31.
Under the APIMS classification system, IPU readings from 0 to 50 are categorized as good, 51 to 100 as moderate, 101 to 200 as unhealthy, 201 to 300 as very unhealthy, and above 300 as hazardous. The public, particularly those in areas recording unhealthy readings, has been advised to reduce outdoor physical activities.
At-risk groups, including children, the elderly, and individuals suffering from respiratory diseases, are urged to take appropriate health preventive measures throughout the haze period. The data reflects a significant regional impact, with multiple states simultaneously experiencing elevated pollution levels that necessitate strict adherence to health guidelines.
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