Air Quality In Malaysia Getting Worse

This is rated as unhealthy.

Air quality in malaysia getting worse. Getting better or worse. Experts are saying the air quality in malaysia has worsened due to urbanisation and the seasonal haze in the country. Universiti kebangsaan malaysia atmospheric chemistry and pollution expert prof dr mohd talib latif said increasing industrialisation has caused air pollutants to spike over time. About half of the urban population being monitored worldwide is exposed to air pollution that is at least 2 5 times higher than the levels recommended by the who.

Based on the air pollutant index of malaysia apims the air pollutant index api of shah alam had achieved 104 at 7 pm on 26 march. Particulate matter has been reduced in most locations by significant amounts oftentimes by about 50 percent over the past 30 years. The air quality in malaysia is getting worse and worse recently and this would make the public become worried. On 22 july many parts of riau recorded hazardous psi readings.

The west coast of peninsular malaysia is experiencing worsening air quality as evidenced by haze in alor setar driving up the air pollutant index api reading to and unhealthy 116 as of 10am today. The star 18 oct 15. At least according to a recently published report from the un environment the climate and clean air coalition and the asia pacific clean air partnership collaboration. The worst reading 619 was recorded in rumbai north of pekanbaru the provincial capital of riau.

Air quality is acceptable. We ve seen an improvement in carbon monoxide. Is air pollution in the u s. Active children and adults and people with respiratory disease such as asthma should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

The most recent haze in 2015 was the worst yet with unhealthy air pollution levels in many parts of malaysia resulting in schools being closed and widespread illnesses particularly among the elderly and those with breathing difficulties. As mentioned above there are many things the thai government can begin to implement now to stop bangkok pollution and to drastically improve the city s air quality. There are many more. However for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Since then the air quality in riau has been worsening. Overall air quality is improving nationally. Harmful ozone levels over europe. The air quality continues to deteriorate with two more areas in malacca registering an air pollutant in.

Urban air quality getting worse. Flights to and from pekanbaru were delayed because of the deteriorating visibility.