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Klang Valley API Today: Live Haze Map for KL & Selangor

Track today's available Air Pollutant Index (API / IPU) readings around Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley. Compare official DOE monitoring stations near Cheras, Batu Muda, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, Klang and Putrajaya, and see what the readings mean for your day.

Source: Malaysia Department of Environment (APIMS)Observation times shown in Malaysia Time (MYT)
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Round markers represent individual reporting stations. Larger clusters show the highest API among grouped stations and the number of stations; select a cluster to zoom in. This page focuses on selected DOE stations in the Klang Valley. Readings are not exact measurements at your home.

KL & Klang Valley live readings

Latest API (IPU) readings near Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Putrajaya

Find official monitoring station readings for the selected area. Each area row shows its highest reported station reading, not an average across the city. Use the area tabs above, or search for a station such as Cheras, Petaling Jaya or Klang.

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Looking for API readings outside Klang Valley?

Explore the nationwide BIG Pharmacy Haze Hub to compare monitoring stations across Malaysia, including Penang, Perak, Johor, Sabah and Sarawak.

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Check haze near KL, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Klang

Select a DOE reporting station near your area, or use the search box above. An API number represents that monitoring station; it is not a reading taken at every home or street.

Station availability depends on the official DOE feed. If a specific station does not appear, try another nearby station in the table.

Making sense of the numbers

What does the Klang Valley API (IPU) reading mean?

Malaysia's Air Pollutant Index (API), also called IPU, groups air quality into five categories. Higher numbers indicate poorer air quality. These categories apply to the KL, Selangor and Putrajaya station readings on this page.

0–50Good

Outdoor activities are generally suitable for most people.

51–100Moderate

Most people can continue usual activities. Sensitive individuals should monitor symptoms.

101–200Unhealthy

Reduce prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity. Higher-risk people should take extra care.

201–300Very unhealthy

Avoid unnecessary outdoor exertion. Higher-risk people should stay indoors where practical.

Above 300Hazardous

Avoid outdoor activities and follow official public-health advice.

Malaysia API vs IQAir AQI: why the readings differ

Malaysia's DOE publishes Malaysia API from official monitoring stations. IQAir displays a US AQI value that uses different calculation methods and monitoring sources. The systems are not directly interchangeable. BIG Pharmacy's map and table use Malaysia API throughout.

Can I still exercise outdoors?

Check the local DOE station near your home, office or school. When API is above 100, reduce prolonged or strenuous outdoor exercise. As readings increase, choose indoor activities or postpone your workout. Consider symptoms and existing health conditions even at lower readings.

Should I keep the windows closed?

During heavy haze, limit outdoor-air entry and avoid indoor smoking or burning. When outdoor air improves, ventilate your home to manage indoor pollutants and CO2. Do not keep your home sealed indefinitely.

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Haze essentials for Klang Valley families

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Respiratory care

Well-fitting particulate respirators

Choose a suitably certified, properly fitted particulate respirator to help reduce exposure to fine airborne particles. Loose surgical masks are not equivalent to a well-fitting respirator.

Eye care

Lubricating eye drops

For dry or irritated eyes. Check product suitability if you wear contact lenses, have existing eye conditions or need preservative-free drops.

SYSTANE Lubricant Hydration Eye Drop 10ML

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Nasal care

Saline nasal hygiene

Non-medicated saline sprays may help maintain nasal hygiene and comfort. Follow the product directions and age recommendations.

AETOS Isotonic Nasal Hygiene Spray Child/Adult 100ML

AETOS Isotonic Nasal Hygiene Spray Child/Adult 100ML

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CLARICARE Daily Nasal Hygiene Spray 100ML

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Throat care

Lozenges for throat comfort

Throat-care products may help ease irritation, but do not filter haze pollutants. Check the label for suitable ages and how to use.

Need help deciding? Well-fitting particulate respirators can reduce particulate exposure; eye drops, saline sprays and throat products provide symptom comfort rather than protection against haze particles. Follow product labels and consult a pharmacist when appropriate. If you use an asthma inhaler, continue your prescribed treatment or action plan.

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Not sure which mask or supportive care is suitable for your family? Ask about respirator fit, eye irritation, respiratory symptoms, and caring for children or older family members.

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Klang Valley haze, KL API & IPU: frequently asked questions

Is it hazy in Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley today?

Check the latest available DOE API readings from Batu Muda, Cheras and nearby Selangor stations above. Conditions can vary between Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, Klang and Putrajaya. Confirm the observation time and compare with the official APIMS dashboard.

What is the difference between API, IPU and AQI?

API stands for Air Pollutant Index. IPU is its Malay name, Indeks Pencemaran Udara. AQI is a more general term used by several other systems, including the US AQI used by IQAir. Here we display only Malaysia's API.

Why is IQAir's AQI different from Malaysia's DOE API?

Different calculations, pollutants, reporting networks and observation times can produce different numbers. US AQI and Malaysia API are not interchangeable. Compare readings only when their source, time and index standard are clear.

Where can I check the API for Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam or Klang?

Use the quick location buttons or search for Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, Klang or Johan Setia. Select the station in the table to highlight it on the map. Location sharing is optional and identifies the nearest available reporting station, not a direct reading from your address.

At what API should I stop running outdoors?

When API exceeds 100, reduce prolonged or strenuous outdoor exercise, particularly if sensitive to pollution. If conditions worsen, consider indoor activity or postponement. Seek medical assessment for wheezing, breathlessness or chest discomfort.

Are surgical masks suitable for haze?

Loose surgical masks do not provide the same fine-particle protection as a properly fitted N95, KN95 or comparable certified particulate respirator. Protection depends on proper fit and the product's standard. Ask a pharmacist about suitability.

Should I leave windows closed during a haze episode?

Reduce entry of outdoor air when haze is severe. When conditions improve, ventilate your home as needed to manage indoor pollutants and carbon dioxide. Consider your home ventilation system.

What should I do if I have difficulty breathing during haze?

Move away from the exposure, and follow any prescribed asthma or respiratory action plan. Seek prompt medical assessment if symptoms worsen. Severe breathlessness or chest pain requires urgent medical attention.

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