# Malaysia air quality hits 181 API

> Malaysia's air quality reaches 181 API as 20 stations remain unhealthy.
- Title: Malaysia air quality hits 181 API · Malay Mail | Shortify
- Summary: Malaysia's air quality reaches 181 API as 20 stations remain unhealthy. Malaysia's air quality worsens to 181 API with 20 stations unhealthy.
- Keywords: malaysia, air quality, api, pasir gudang, johor, negeri sembilan, putrajaya, school closures, news, world, air, quality
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/13/pasir-gudang-logs-countrys-worst-air-quality-at-181-api-20-stations-remain-unhealthy/238901
- Author: Malay Mail
- Published: 2026-10-13T10:51:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: malaysia, air quality, api, pasir gudang, johor, negeri sembilan, putrajaya, school closures, news, world
## Malaysia air quality
Malaysia's air quality shows slight improvement with 20 out of 68 stations recording unhealthy API levels.
## Pasir Gudang logs highest reading
Pasir Gudang recorded the highest API reading at 181, up from 174 the previous day.
## Johor most affected
Johor accounts for eight unhealthy monitoring stations due to transboundary smoke.
## School closures implemented
Schools in Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, and Putrajaya close physical classes today.
## Central regions improve
Negeri Sembilan and Putrajaya show significant air quality improvements with readings below 150.
## Health advice issued
Health officials advise high-risk groups to wear protective masks and monitor API updates.
## School closures expand
School closures also affect schools in Selangor and Pahang districts with no other closures.
## Key takeaway

Malaysia's air quality worsens to 181 API with 20 stations unhealthy.