Malaysia Haze Update: 34 Stations Record Unhealthy Air on 15 October

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Archive photograph of haze over Kuala Lumpur, taken on 10 August 2005

Archive photo: Kuala Lumpur on 10 August 2005, used to illustrate haze; this is not a photograph of October 2026 conditions. Photo: servus, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Image unchanged.

Published: 15 October 2026 | Air-quality figures below refer to 9:30am MYT on 15 October.

Malaysia's haze situation worsened on Thursday morning, with 34 of 68 air-monitoring stations recording unhealthy air quality, according to a Malay Mail report citing Department of Environment data.

Klang Valley and southern states affected

At 9:30am, Johan Setia in Selangor recorded an Air Pollutant Index (API) of 192 and Klang 191. Other readings included Nilai and Larkin at 187, Bukit Rambai at 184, Putrajaya at 175 and Cheras at 172.

The report said the remaining 34 stations were in the moderate category. None was in the good category, and none exceeded 200 at that time. Readings vary by location and change throughout the day; these figures are a dated snapshot, not a live nationwide reading.

Check local readings before going outdoors

An API of 101–200 is classified as unhealthy. Check the Department of Environment's official APIMS dashboard for the latest reading at your nearest station.

Reduce exposure and protect your health

Malaysia's Ministry of Health advises avoiding outdoor activities when the API exceeds 100, especially for young children and people with respiratory or heart disease. If you must go outside, keep the trip brief and avoid strenuous exercise.

Keep indoor air clean, avoid cigarette smoke, and follow your healthcare team's advice for existing conditions. The ministry's haze guidance recommends suitable respiratory protection such as N95 or P100 when outdoor exposure is unavoidable. Seek medical attention promptly if haze affects your health.

Sources: Malay Mail, 15 October 2026; Department of Environment APIMS; Ministry of Health: reducing haze exposure; Ministry of Health: haze precautions.

General health information; not a substitute for individual medical advice.