PUTRAJAYA: Air pollutant index (API) updates will be provided twice a day via RTM, in the morning and evening, from Friday (May 16).
The updates are provided through a collaboration between the Environment Department (DOE) and the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
DOE director-general Datuk Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar said on Thursday (May 15) that the collaboration was expected to not only strengthen ties between the agencies but also help the public make better-informed decisions, especially concerning health and outdoor activities.
"Weather data and air quality information will be integrated more effectively, thereby improving our ability to make assessments and take appropriate action,” he said in a statement.
Wan Abdul Latiff said the agencies believed the effort would not only strengthen the roles of both agencies in environmental management but also contribute to the development of a more sustainable and resilient nation centred on the people's well-being.
He said API monitoring was carried out 24 hours a day by DOE officers through the National Environmental Command Centre, which served as the main facility for real-time monitoring of API readings nationwide.
"This measure is part of the DOE’s continuous efforts to reduce the impact of pollution on public health and to increase the country’s level of preparedness in facing any air pollution incidents, including haze,” he said.
The public may also refer to the official website and the MyJAS EQMS application for direct and detailed information on the API, he added. – Bernama
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