Malaysia’s haze map turns red: Klang, Nilai, Shah Alam among worst affected at near‑200 API

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Malaysia's haze map shows 34 areas with unhealthy air quality, with Klang and Nilai among the worst affected.

Klang, Selangor had the highest API reading at 195.
Johor, Selangor, and Negeri Sembilan had multiple areas with unhealthy readings.
No areas recorded good air quality nationwide.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — A total of 34 areas recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 5pm today, with Klang, Selangor recording the highest reading at 195.

According to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), Johor recorded eight areas with unhealthy readings — Pasir Gudang (184), Batu Pahat (179), Larkin and Tangkak (178 each), Pengerang (166), Kluang (165), Segamat (162) and Kota Tinggi (160).

In Selangor, apart from Klang, five other areas also recorded unhealthy API readings — Johan Setia (192), Shah Alam (180), Banting (174), Petaling Jaya (169) and Kuala Selangor (161), while in Negeri Sembilan, three areas recorded unhealthy readings - Nilai (191), Seremban (181) and Port Dickson (173).

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Published: October 15, 2026 at 10:54 AM UTC
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