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Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
Air quality at unhealthy levels in Selangor, N Sembilan
The environment department said the air pollutant index reading was at the moderate level in 58 areas. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The air quality in parts of Negeri Sembilan and Selangor has reached unhealthy levels based on the latest Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, according to the environment department. The index is calculated over a 24-hour period and does not represent real-time air quality. The department's API management system website stated the highest reading of 156 was reported in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, as of 9am this morning. This was followed by Johan Setia, Selangor (155), Port Dickson, NS (153) and Banting, Selangor (151), Bernama reported. The website also showed that the API reading in Putrajaya was almost at the unhealthy level, at 99. Another 57 locations showed moderate API readings, including Temerloh, Pahang (98), Petaling Jaya, Selangor (88), Bukit Rambai, Melaka (85), and Tasek Ipoh, Perak (79). An API reading of zero to 50 indicates good air quality, 51-100 moderate, 101-200 unhealthy, 201-300 very unhealthy and an API above 300 is hazardous.
The Star
21-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
Haze in your area? Here's how to check the Air Pollution Index on your phone
The app provides hourly updates on air quality measured at various monitoring stations set up across the country. — CHRISTOPHER FAM/The Star PETALING JAYA: Malaysians living across the country likely noticed a dip in air quality in the past few days, following reports of trans-boundary haze affecting the nation. Initial reports yesterday (July 20) noted unhealthy readings on the Air Pollutant Index (API) recorded by the Department of Environment (DOE) at five locations, including Nilai, Negri Sembilan; Alor Gajah, Melaka; Putrajaya; along with Banting and Johan Setia in Selangor. Those looking to keep an eye on the API can use the Department of Environment's (DOE) official mobile app, MyJAS EQMS , which provides access to the API Management System as well as river and marine water quality indexes. MyJAS EQMS has a dashboard displaying the most recent API readings from DOE monitoring stations and the dominant type of air pollutant. — Screenshots from app The app provides hourly updates on air quality measured at various monitoring stations set up across the country. It also displays a record of the hourly API readings from the last 24 hours. To check the air quality in their area, users can simply tap on the 'APIMS' button after launching the app, which will then open a dashboard showing the most recent readings, the nearest monitoring station, and the dominant type of air pollutant contributing to the reading. For instance, at the time of publication, the Petaling Jaya monitoring station recorded a moderate API reading of 78, with 'PM2.5' identified as the dominant pollutant. PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter measuring 2.5 micrometres or smaller in diameter, which is small enough to be easily inhaled into the lungs. The DOE categorises API readings of 101 and above as unhealthy, while readings over 200 are considered very unhealthy. A colour-coded legend explaining the API categories and values is also available in the app. MyJAS EQMS further includes a map showing the most recent API readings from DOE monitoring stations nationwide, along with the option to check air quality in other regions across the country. The app is available on both the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. The APIMS dashboard is also available on the DOE website.
