![Vehicle emissions are polluting Malaysia's cities Vehicle emissions are polluting Malaysia's cities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71436881011_BALIKKAMPUNG.jpg)
Vehicle emissions are polluting Malaysia's cities
Despite some progress in improving air quality, Malaysia needs policies to combat new challenges including climbing transport emissions.
Sat Jan 13 2024
![Malaysia prepares to make rain, close schools as haze worsens Malaysia prepares to make rain, close schools as haze worsens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41696307551_TBJerebuKL.jpg)
Malaysia prepares to make rain, close schools as haze worsens
Malaysia's air quality was deteriorating with 11 areas recording unhealthy API readings, said Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar.
Tue Oct 03 2023
![Hot weather: No activity outside classroom if API exceeds 100 - MOE Hot weather: No activity outside classroom if API exceeds 100 - MOE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71646656612_muridsekolahrendah.jpg)
Hot weather: No activity outside classroom if API exceeds 100 - MOE
Activities that can expose students to hot weather conditions need to be monitored to ensure their health is not affected, MOE said.
Fri Apr 28 2023
![Will our clean air and clear skies linger post-MCO? Will our clean air and clear skies linger post-MCO?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/81587968739_FBREAKAlorSetar.jpg)
Will our clean air and clear skies linger post-MCO?
Healthy Air Pollution Index readings will prevail as long as there are fewer vehicles on the road and factories remain closed.
Mon Apr 27 2020
![MCO breathes new life into the environment MCO breathes new life into the environment](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/51587222003_ibukota.jpg)
MCO breathes new life into the environment
The MCO had indirectly led to a positive effect on the rate of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions to the global climate system.
Sun Apr 19 2020
![National air quality still good - Wan Junaidi National air quality still good - Wan Junaidi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41496588621_DrWanJunaidi.jpg)
National air quality still good - Wan Junaidi
The quality of air throughout the country is generally good with only five areas recording a moderate air pollution index (API) as of 11am today.
Fri Jul 28 2017
![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
![API reading in KL exceeds 200 late Saturday API reading in KL exceeds 200 late Saturday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71443848806_Jerebu.jpg)
API reading in KL exceeds 200 late Saturday
With a reading of 213, the Air Pollutant Index (API) in Batu Muda, Kuala Lumpur has reached a 'very unhealthy' level late Saturday.
Sat Oct 03 2015
![27 areas record unhealthy API as at 8pm 27 areas record unhealthy API as at 8pm](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/41443847597_Jerebu.jpg)
27 areas record unhealthy API as at 8pm
The number of areas recording poor Air Pollutant Index (API) readings is steadily increasing, with 27 areas having unhealthy air quality as at 8pm Saturday.
Sat Oct 03 2015
![Haze: Visibility distance and API readings may not match Haze: Visibility distance and API readings may not match](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/61443360367_Putrajaya.jpg)
Haze: Visibility distance and API readings may not match
This is because the visibility distance is measured real time while API readings are updated in 24 hours, the Department of Environment says.
Wed Sep 30 2015
![Parents in Malacca unaware of school closure Parents in Malacca unaware of school closure](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/61442294637_jerebusekolah.jpg)
Parents in Malacca unaware of school closure
Checks by Astro AWANI in the state revealed that many students had turned up at school this morning despite the Education Ministry's directive.
Tue Sep 15 2015
![Ministry orders schools to remain closed until further notice Ministry orders schools to remain closed until further notice](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/61442246403_950x600.jpg)
Ministry orders schools to remain closed until further notice
All schools in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan and Malacca are to remain closed until further notice, due to the worsening haze in the country.
Tue Sep 15 2015
![Negeri Sembilan schools close due to worsening haze Negeri Sembilan schools close due to worsening haze](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/81442155314_950x600.jpg)
Negeri Sembilan schools close due to worsening haze
However, teachers are required to be in school today to oversee the safety of students who were unaware of the directive and turned up in school.
Tue Sep 15 2015
![All areas in Klang Valley record unhealthy API All areas in Klang Valley record unhealthy API](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/51442281302_jerebukl.jpg)
All areas in Klang Valley record unhealthy API
As at 8am today, Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur tops the list with an API reading of 185.
Tue Sep 15 2015
![Sumatra's Riau declares emergency as haze worsens Sumatra's Riau declares emergency as haze worsens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/61442226278_jereburiau.jpg)
Sumatra's Riau declares emergency as haze worsens
Indonesia today declared a state of emergency in Sumatera's Riau as the Air Pollution Index or API stands at 300.
Mon Sep 14 2015