Pasir Gudang logs country’s worst air quality at 181 API, 20 stations remain unhealthy

As of October 13, air quality in Malaysia showed slight improvement, with 20 out of 68 monitoring stations reporting unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) levels, down from 23 the previous day.

Johor remains the most affected by transboundary smoke, although several central regions, including Negeri Sembilan and Putrajaya, noted significant air quality improvements.

School closures have been implemented across several regions, including Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, and Putrajaya, due to the deteriorated air conditions.

Health officials advise residents, particularly those in high-risk groups, to wear protective masks and monitor API updates.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 — Air quality across Malaysia showed modest improvement this morning, with 20 of the country's 68 monitoring stations recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 10.40am, down from 23 stations reported yesterday afternoon.

According to Department of Environment (DOE) surveillance data, 44 stations recorded moderate air quality, four registered good levels, and none breached the very unhealthy or hazardous thresholds. Readings between 101 and 200 fall within the unhealthy classification.

Johor continued to bear the brunt of the transboundary smoke, accounting for eight of the nation's unhealthy monitoring stations.

Pasir Gudang logged the highest reading nationwide at 181, climbing from 174 yesterday afternoon. Larkin saw a steep surge, rising from 160 to 176, while Kota Tinggi held steady at 169 and Pengerang remained at 166. Batu Pahat rose to 162, Kluang stood at 153, Tangkak recorded 151, and Segamat re-entered the unhealthy register at 138.

In Sarawak, Sri Aman posted the third-highest reading nationally at 170, up from 153 yesterday. IPD Serian held relatively stable at 154, while Samarahan improved significantly, dropping from 148 to 108 to hover just inside the unhealthy band. In Sabah, Tawau recorded an elevated reading of 155, up from 149.

On the east coast of the peninsula, Pahang had two affected stations, with Balok Baru in Kuantan at 161 and Rompin at 157.

In Melaka, all three monitoring stations remained in the unhealthy range: Bukit Rambai and Bandaraya Melaka were tied at 160, while Alor Gajah recorded 151.

Relief in central corridor and Putrajaya

Encouraging improvements were recorded across the central belt. In Negeri Sembilan, Seremban eased from 167 to 154, while Nilai dropped from 164 to 151. Coastal Port Dickson exited the unhealthy bracket entirely after logging 154 yesterday.

The federal administrative centre of Putrajaya recorded substantial clearing, dropping from 156 to 120, safely below the 150-mark threshold designated for potential localized school closures.

Industrial hotspots Kemaman, Paka, and peat fire zone Johan Setia, which were all unhealthy yesterday, also dropped off the affected list.

The latest readings coincide with widespread school closures in effect today.

Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek previously announced that all primary and secondary schools across Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, and Putrajaya would suspend physical classes today.

The closures also apply to schools under four District Education Offices (PPD) in Selangor: Hulu Langat, Petaling Perdana, Kuala Langat, and Sepang, alongside PPD Kuantan and PPD Rompin in Pahang. Schools in all other unaffected districts are operating as normal.

Health and education authorities have reiterated advice for parents, high-risk groups, and students with respiratory ailments to wear protective face masks outdoors and track hourly API updates through official channels.

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截至 10 月 13 日，马来西亚的空气质量略有改善，68 个监测站中有 20 个报告空气污染指数 (API) 水平不健康，低于前一天的 23 个。

柔佛州仍然是受跨境烟雾影响最严重的地区，尽管包括森美兰州和布城在内的几个中部地区空气质量有显著改善。

由于空气质量恶化，柔佛、马六甲、森美兰和布城等多个地区的学校已经停课。

卫生官员建议居民，特别是高风险人群，佩戴防护口罩并关注API更新。

吉隆坡，10 月 13 日讯——今天上午，马来西亚全国空气质量略有改善，截至上午 10 点 40 分，该国 68 个监测站中有 20 个记录到不健康的空气污染指数 (API) 读数，低于昨天下午报告的 23 个监测站。

根据环境部（DOE）的监测数据，44个监测站的空气质量为中等，4个监测站的空气质量为良好，没有监测站的空气质量超过非常不健康或危险的阈值。读数在101到200之间的属于不健康级别。

柔佛州继续承受跨境烟雾的严重影响，全国有 8 个不健康的监测站位于该州。

巴西古当的空气质量指数（HIV）全国最高，达到181，高于昨日下午的174。拉金的HIV也大幅上升，从160升至176，哥打丁宜的HIV保持稳定在169，边佳兰的HIV也维持在166。峇株巴辖的HIV升至162，居銮的HIV为153，东甲的HIV为151，昔加末的HIV再次进入不健康区域，达到138。

在砂拉越，斯里阿曼的体温读数为170，位列全国第三，高于昨日的153。西连卫生局的读数相对稳定，为154，而三马拉汉的读数则显著下降，从148降至108，勉强维持在不健康范围内。在沙巴，斗湖的读数也升高至155，高于昨日的149。

在半岛东海岸，彭亨州有两个受灾站点，关丹的巴洛克巴鲁站有 161 例，罗宾站有 157 例。

在马六甲，所有三个监测站仍处于不健康范围内：Bukit Rambai 和 Bandaraya Melaka 并列为 160，而 Alor Gajah 则为 151。

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中部地区疫情形势普遍好转。森美兰州芙蓉市的感染率从167降至154，汝来市的感染率也从164降至151。沿海城市波德申昨日的感染率为154，彻底脱离了不健康感染率的行列。

联邦行政中心布城的病例数大幅下降，从 156 例降至 120 例，远低于 150 例的阈值，低于该阈值可能会导致局部学校关闭。

昨天空气质量不达标的工业热点地区克马曼、帕卡和泥炭火灾区约翰塞蒂亚也从受影响名单中移除。

最新的检测结果与今天生效的大范围学校停课措施相吻合。

教育部长拿督斯里法德丽娜西迪此前宣布，柔佛、马六甲、森美兰和布城的所有中小学今天将暂停实体课程。

雪兰莪州四个地区教育办公室 (PPD) 下属的学校也将关闭：Hulu Langat、Petaling Perdana、Kuala Langat 和雪邦，以及彭亨州的 PPD Kuantan 和 PPD Rompin。所有其他未受影响地区的学校均正常运营。

卫生和教育部门再次建议家长、高风险群体和患有呼吸系统疾病的学生在户外佩戴防护口罩，并通过官方渠道跟踪每小时更新的API数据。

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