Haze & API readings in Pulau Pinang
Air Pollutant Index for every Department of Environment station in Pulau Pinang, worst first.
Last DOE update: (MYT)
Above 100 — outdoor activities are to be suspended. Under the Ministry of Education directive of 27 August 2026, schools and educational institutions in areas recording an API above 100 must suspend outdoor activities, including assemblies and sports.
| Station | API | Main pollutant | PM2.5 µg/m³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minden, PULAU PINANGUniversiti Sains Malaysia (Penang) | 160Unhealthy | PM2.5 | 80.3 |
| Seberang Perai, PULAU PINANGKolej Vokasional Seberang Perai(Penang) | 157Unhealthy | PM2.5 | 76.2 |
| Seberang Jaya, PULAU PINANGSek.Keb. Seberang Jaya II (Penang) | 153Unhealthy | PM2.5 | 74.9 |
| Balik Pulau, PULAU PINANGKolej Vokasional Balik Pulau (Penang) | 78Moderate | PM2.5 | 31.6 |
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