![Two areas in Sabah record unhealthy API readings Two areas in Sabah record unhealthy API readings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711331502_TBsabahjpg.jpg)
Two areas in Sabah record unhealthy API readings
According to the State Fire and Rescue Department Operations Centre, a fire broke out at the Kayu Madang landfill.
Mon Mar 25 2024
![Air quality remains unhealthy in Klang Air quality remains unhealthy in Klang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81697711756_jerebu.jpg)
Air quality remains unhealthy in Klang
The API data is released every hour, based on the readings at 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide.
Thu Oct 19 2023
![Haze: Eight areas record unhealthy API as of 5pm Haze: Eight areas record unhealthy API as of 5pm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51697625144_TBJerebuKL.jpg)
Haze: Eight areas record unhealthy API as of 5pm
Eight areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded unhealthy API readings, with Klang in Selangor recording the highest reading of 159.
Wed Oct 18 2023
![Batu Pahat and Alor Gajah record unhealthy air Batu Pahat and Alor Gajah record unhealthy air](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697169595_jerebu.jpg)
Batu Pahat and Alor Gajah record unhealthy air
The API data is issued hourly based on readings at 68 air quality monitoring stations located throughout the country.
Fri Oct 13 2023
![Haze: Eight areas record unhealthy API as of 10am Haze: Eight areas record unhealthy API as of 10am](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41696829000_KualaLumpur.jpg)
Haze: Eight areas record unhealthy API as of 10am
Eight areas recorded Air Pollutant Index readings at unhealthy levels, with Cheras registering the highest reading of 157.
Mon Oct 09 2023
![Cloud seeding when API remains above 150 for over 24 hours, says Minister Cloud seeding when API remains above 150 for over 24 hours, says Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696326981_NikNazmiNikAhmad.jpg)
Cloud seeding when API remains above 150 for over 24 hours, says Minister
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the ministry has activated the National Haze Action Plan for actions to be taken by the relevant agencies.
Tue Oct 03 2023
![16 areas in nine states record unhealthy API readings 16 areas in nine states record unhealthy API readings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61696213517_jerebu.jpg)
16 areas in nine states record unhealthy API readings
Based on the Malaysian API Management System website, Cheras in the federal capital recorded the highest API at 164.
Mon Oct 02 2023
![Cross-border haze not expected to occur soon - MetMalaysia Cross-border haze not expected to occur soon - MetMalaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/51461463662_HazeJerebu.jpg)
Cross-border haze not expected to occur soon - MetMalaysia
Cross-border haze from east and central Kalimantan, Indonesia is not expected to hit the country soon, said the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
Sat Jul 04 2020
![Haze is back in Penang Haze is back in Penang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/71471510133_PulauPinangPenang.jpg)
Haze is back in Penang
The haze has started to blanket Penang skies and the condition is expected to last until mid-September due to the transitional period of the changing winds.
Thu Aug 18 2016
![Haze: Moderate air quality in several areas Haze: Moderate air quality in several areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/51461463662_HazeJerebu.jpg)
Haze: Moderate air quality in several areas
The area with moderate API reading are Shah Alam, Banting, Kuala Selangor, Putrajaya, Petaling Jaya, Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, Nilai, Batu Muda, Cheras, Kuching.
Wed Aug 17 2016
![Haze: Air quality improves, no unhealthy API readings - DoE Haze: Air quality improves, no unhealthy API readings - DoE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/51461463662_HazeJerebu.jpg)
Haze: Air quality improves, no unhealthy API readings - DoE
The air quality nationwide has improved with no areas recording an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index reading.
Sun Apr 24 2016
![Unhealthy API forces 83 schools in Sabah to close today, tomorrow Unhealthy API forces 83 schools in Sabah to close today, tomorrow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/81459682214_JerebuSabah.jpg)
Unhealthy API forces 83 schools in Sabah to close today, tomorrow
More schools were ordered to close on Monday and Tuesday following unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings.
Mon Apr 04 2016
![77 schools in Papar, Beaufort, Kuala Penyu to close tomorrow due to unhealthy API 77 schools in Papar, Beaufort, Kuala Penyu to close tomorrow due to unhealthy API](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/81459682214_JerebuSabah.jpg)
77 schools in Papar, Beaufort, Kuala Penyu to close tomorrow due to unhealthy API
A total of 77 schools in three districts in Sabah have been ordered to be closed tomorrow due to unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings.
Sun Apr 03 2016
![Long-term exposure to bauxite dust can lead to Alzheimer, says researcher Long-term exposure to bauxite dust can lead to Alzheimer, says researcher](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/51451833187_BauksitSabah.jpg)
Long-term exposure to bauxite dust can lead to Alzheimer, says researcher
Bauxite contained aluminium hydroxide and if inhaled,the bauxite dust which is released into the air over a long period of time could block the oxygen supply to the blood and nervous system.
Thu Jan 07 2016
![Air quality improves, more areas with good API in the evening Air quality improves, more areas with good API in the evening](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/71435190685_KLSKYLINE.jpg)
Air quality improves, more areas with good API in the evening
The number of areas recording Air Pollutant Index (API) readings for moderate air quality decreased to eight this evening compared to 11 at noon today.
Sun Nov 01 2015