Air quality in Betong
Everyone should avoid outdoor exertion. Sensitive groups should remain indoors with windows closed.
Measured at the nearest Department of Environment station, Sri Aman, SARAWAK, 20.9 km away · Main pollutant PM2.5 · (MYT)
Above 200 — schools in this area are directed to close. Under the Ministry of Education directive of 27 August 2026, schools and educational institutions in areas recording an API above 200 are to close immediately. Confirm with your school or state education department before acting.
Filtering indoor air at this level
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Keep windows shut and run a HEPA purifier in the room you sleep in. A surgical or cloth mask does not filter fine particles — only a well-fitted N95 does.
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Nearby areas on the same station
About this reading
Malaysia’s Department of Environment operates 68 air quality stations nationwide. There is no station inside every town, so Betong is matched to the closest one — Sri Aman, SARAWAK, 20.9 km away. Readings can differ over that distance, particularly between coastal and inland areas.
Town locations from GeoNames, licensed CC BY 4.0. Air quality data from the Department of Environment Malaysia.