The Malaysian Meteorological Service Air Pollution Monitoring Network comprises a total of 22 stations well distributed over Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. This network was started in 1976 with only two stations, but gradually over the years more stations were added. At the same time, as the need arises, more parameters have been added to the observation programme at selected stations. Most of the stations are located some distance from urban centers, thus ensuring that only ambient conditions are monitored .
Most of these stations are co-located with climatologically stations so that simultaneous and continuous observation of both meteorological and air pollution parameters are carried out. This would ensure that a comprehensive data set comprising of both air quality and meteorological data would be available for assessment of any air pollution event.
The Environmental Studies Division is responsible for monitoring and assessing the air quality of the country through the network. Data from the network is also used to document long-term trends and providing early warning of environmental disasters.
The parameters measured by the Division are:
Rainwater Acidity
Aerosols
Atmospheric Ozone
Reactive Gases
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