Official DOE readings

Kuala Lumpur (KL) API today

Check Kuala Lumpur (KL) API now using the latest available Air Pollutant Index (API/IPU) readings from DOE APIMS.

Readings below represent the listed monitoring stations, not a city-wide or statewide average. Conditions may differ at your address.

DOE publishes hourly readings. MyAir checks for new data every five minutes; always check each station’s MYT update time.

Batu Muda

Monitoring station · CA15W

123

API / IPUUnhealthy

Data updated · 13 Oct, 16:00 MYT

Unhealthy air. Reduce strenuous outdoor activity and follow official guidance.

Cheras

Monitoring station · CA16W

100

API / IPUModerate

Data updated · 13 Oct, 16:00 MYT

Moderate air quality. Sensitive individuals should monitor how they feel outdoors.

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Which stations represent Kuala Lumpur (KL)?

This page lists the stations associated with this region below. City pages use named local stations; state pages include stations throughout the state or federal territory. No area-wide index is calculated.

Batu Muda · Cheras

Is API now a live measurement?

“Now” means the latest available official hourly reading, not a continuous measurement. If the update is over two hours old, the reading is marked as outdated.