Haze in Malaysia 2025: Recent Status and Action Guide

Haze in Malaysia returned to a major issue in 2025 when several states in the Peninsula were hit by an increasingly alarming state.

This phenomenon is due to cross -border haze brought by wind blows from forest fires in Sumatra.

This article will explore the latest status of haze in Malaysia as well as important steps that people can take to protect themselves and their families from the adverse effects of this air pollution.

Media statement
Department of Meteorology Malaysia
Original Source and Nature Source Ministry

19 July 2025

Cross -border haze

Referring to the absorption of Met Malaysia, cross -border haze was found to be hit by several western coastal states of Peninsular Malaysia. Based on the analysis of the Noaa-20 satellite image on July 18, 2025, reports were issued by Asean Specialized Meteorological Centre (ASMC) It was found that there were 79 hotspots in the Sumatra area that were likely to be the cause of the habit of being brought by the southwest wind. Met Malaysia has not expected any rainfall or a change of wind direction to reduce the effects of the haze within the past few days.

The public is advised not to do any open burning activities as it can cause haze conditions and environmental pollution. The public is also advised to obtain authentic latest weather information through the official website, MyCuaca Mobil Application and the official Met Malaysia Social Media or call Hotline 1-300-22-1638 for any further questions.

Source:
Dr. Mohd Hisham bin Mohd Anip
Director -general
Department of Meteorology Malaysia (Met Malaysia)
Original Source and Nature Source Ministry

Air quality and haze status report in the country

What is the haze

Haze is a phenomenon of air pollution that occurs when fine particles such as dust, smoke, and other pollutants are accumulated in the atmosphere at high concentrations that reduce vision distance and affect air quality.

It is often caused by open burning, forest fires, industrial smoke emissions, and vehicle smoke.

These fine particles, especially those less than 10 microns (PM10) or 2.5 microns (PM2.5), can enter the respiratory tract and cause various health problems such as asthma, shortness of breath, and irritation of the eyes and throat.

Haze not only affects human health, but also affects the environment, the tourism sector, air transport, and the overall economy.

In Malaysia, haze is often associated with forest burning in neighboring countries brought in by cross -border winds.

Symptoms of health due to haze

IPU Value & Action

List of areas / State of API unhealthy

Based on data from MyEQMS, as of 8am, July 20, 2025, here is a note of API for the states of Malaysia.

Download the MyCuaca app

The MyCuaca mobile application was introduced on March 23, 2015 by Met Malaysia as the official channel for delivering weather information and warnings to the public.

It provides various important information such as haze, daily weather forecasts, weather warnings, current weather radar images, latest satellite images, as well as earthquake and tsunami information.

The application was developed specifically for the purpose of disseminating critical information related to weather conditions and natural disasters.

People can download MyCuaca for free via Google Play and App Store.

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