Malang had the cleanest air in Indonesia this afternoon. Based on the air quality index from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK), Malang scored 22 on Friday, January 19, 2024, at 3:00 PM WIB.
At that time, Malang's air quality was categorized as good, meaning the level of pollutants in the air was very minimal. Tanjung Pinang was in second place with an air quality index of 26. Banjarmasin followed in third place with an air quality index of 27.
Below is a complete list of the 10 cities with the cleanest air in Indonesia according to KLHK on Friday, January 19, 2024, at 3:00 PM WIB.
1. Malang (East Java): 22
2. Tanjung Pinang (Riau Islands): 26
3. Banjarmasin (South Kalimantan): 27
4. Bandung (West Java): 28
5. Mataram (West Nusa Tenggara): 29
6. Jakarta (Jakarta Capital City): 33
7. Padang (West Sumatra): 34
8. Indragiri Hilir (Riau): 35
9. Serang (Banten): 36
10. Ambon (Maluku): 38
Based on the Minister of Environment and Forestry Regulation No. 14 of 2020 concerning the Air Pollutant Standard Index, KLHK applies the following air quality index classification:
* 0-50: Good
* 51-100: Moderate
* 101-200: Unhealthy
* 201-300: Very Unhealthy
* 300+: Hazardous
This means that on Friday, January 19, 2024, at 3:00 PM WIB, all of these cities had good air quality.