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The Sun
6 hours ago
- Climate
- The Sun
Port Dickson and Johan Setia record unhealthy API levels
KUALA LUMPUR: Port Dickson in Negeri Sembilan and Johan Setia in Selangor recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 4 pm today. According to the Environment Department's Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) website, Port Dickson registered an API reading of 124, while Johan Setia recorded 109. Meanwhile, 60 other areas recorded moderate API levels, including Banting, Selangor (94), Cheras, Kuala Lumpur (89), Nilai, Negeri Sembilan (86), Kota Bharu, Kelantan (85), Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu (84) and Sungai Petani, Kedah (83). API readings between 0 and 50 are categorised as good, 51 to 100 (moderate), 101 to 200 (unhealthy), 201 to 300 (very unhealthy), while 300 and above are hazardous. The API data is released hourly, based on readings from 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide. Environment Department director-general Datuk Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar, in a statement, said the department has intensified enforcement efforts and daily patrols in areas prone to open burning, while continuing to monitor API readings. He said the National Open Burning Action Plan and the National Haze Action Plan (PTJK) have been activated to coordinate government agencies' response to open burning and haze-related situations. 'All landowners are advised to closely monitor fire-prone areas such as landfills, forests, peatlands, plantations, agricultural sites and industrial zones, and to prevent encroachment by irresponsible parties that may lead to open burning, whether intentional or otherwise,' he said. Under the PTJK, all outdoor activities at schools must be suspended when API readings exceed 100, while schools, kindergartens and childcare centres are to be closed immediately if the API surpasses 200. Cloud seeding operations will also be carried out if conditions permit, especially when the API exceeds 150 for more than 24 hours. Meanwhile, Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said several west coast states in Peninsular Malaysia are currently experiencing transboundary haze due to 79 hotspots detected in Sumatra, Indonesia. He said the haze was identified through satellite imagery from NOAA-20 on July 18, as well as reports from the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre. 'This haze is likely carried by southwesterly winds. MetMalaysia does not expect any rainfall or changes in wind direction over the next few days that could help reduce the impact of the haze,' he added. The public is advised to obtain accurate weather updates via MetMalaysia's official website, the myCuaca mobile application, its official social media platforms, or by contacting the hotline at 1-300-22-1638. - Bernama
Malay Mail
7 hours ago
- Health
- Malay Mail
It's haze season again: Unhealthy air readings recorded in Port Dickson, Johan Setia
KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — Port Dickson in Negeri Sembilan and Johan Setia in Selangor recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 4 pm today. According to the Environment Department's Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) website, Port Dickson registered an API reading of 124, while Johan Setia recorded 109. Meanwhile, 60 other areas recorded moderate API levels, including Banting, Selangor (94), Cheras, Kuala Lumpur (89), Nilai, Negeri Sembilan (86), Kota Bharu, Kelantan (85), Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu (84) and Sungai Petani, Kedah (83). API readings between 0 and 50 are categorised as good, 51 to 100 (moderate), 101 to 200 (unhealthy), 201 to 300 (very unhealthy), while 300 and above are hazardous. The API data is released hourly, based on readings from 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide. — Bernama
Barnama
7 hours ago
- Climate
- Barnama
Port Dickson, Johan Setia Record Unhealthy API Levels As At 4 PM
KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- Port Dickson in Negeri Sembilan and Johan Setia in Selangor recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 4 pm today. According to the Environment Department's Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) website, Port Dickson registered an API reading of 124, while Johan Setia recorded 109. Meanwhile, 60 other areas recorded moderate API levels, including Banting, Selangor (94), Cheras, Kuala Lumpur (89), Nilai, Negeri Sembilan (86), Kota Bharu, Kelantan (85), Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu (84) and Sungai Petani, Kedah (83).
New Straits Times
9 hours ago
- Climate
- New Straits Times
Air quality worsens nationwide as Port Dickson hits API 109
KUALA LUMPUR: Port Dickson recorded an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 109 as of 2.30pm today. This was followed by concerning API readings in Johan Setia, Selangor, and Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, which were nearing the unhealthy threshold, with readings of 98 and 90 respectively. According to the Environment Department's Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), both locations remain within the moderate range of 51 to 100 but are close to breaching the unhealthy level, which begins at 101. Meanwhile, Banting in Selangor, Nilai in Negri Sembilan, Kota Baru in Kelantan, and Sungai Petani in Kedah recorded readings of 85. Other areas with elevated readings include Seremban, Kuala Terengganu and Temerloh, all registering above 80. Earlier, state executive councillor (Exco) for Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Climate Change, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs, S. Veerapan, said the situation was the result of increased hotspot activity in Sumatra and Kalimantan, Indonesia. "This phenomenon has been worsened by the dry weather affecting much of the region, including central and southern parts of Peninsular Malaysia, coupled with south-westerly winds. "The Southwest Monsoon began in June 2025 and is expected to continue until September. "Prolonged dry weather is forecast across Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java and the Lesser Sunda Islands," he said today. He said that an increase in hotspots is expected in areas prone to fires, particularly peatlands and scrublands.
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New Straits Times
9 hours ago
- Climate
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Haze alert: Several states in Peninsular Malaysia affected, says MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Several states in Peninsular Malaysia have been affected by cross-border haze, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) said. Its director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said there were 79 hotspots in Sumatera, possibly contributing to the haze carried by south-westerly winds. This followed an analysis of NOAA-20 satellite imagery on Friday, as reported by the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC), she said. "MetMalaysia is not forecasting any rain or change in wind direction over the next few days, (that could help) reduce the haze impact. "The public is advised against conducting open burnings as it could worsen the haze situation," he said in a statement. Port Dickson recorded an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 109 as of 2.30pm today. This was followed by concerning API readings in J ohan Setia, Selangor, and Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, which were nearing the unhealthy threshold, with readings of 98 and 90, respectively.
