Cover image via jewelpieTwo days ago, the Education Ministry ordered schools in certain states to close down due to the worsening haze condition
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The transboundary haze also forced the Kuching and Subang airport to close their runways
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From the looks of it, it doesn't look like the condition is going to getting better anytime soon. In this week's Tech Tuesday, we take a look at some of the most popular apps you can use to stay in the loop with the worsening haze condition.
1. Nebulo: Made in Singapore, this app uses PM2.5 instead of PSI for gauging the air quality
Image via Nebulo
Image via Nebulo
Download Nebulo on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/nebulo-practical-haze-reports/id896360158?mt=8) and [Google Playstore](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.jurvis.nebuloapp).
2. Malaysia Air Pollutant Index: Pollutant information is retrieved from the Department of Environment, the app also allows users to browse API histories
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The app is packed with a cool carousel looking feature. The readings are all based off the Department of Environment's findings. It has daily health messages for users which can serve as good reminders. An overview of PSI readings of different states is available too.
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The app has automatic updates and a cool feature of looking back at previous PSI readings from different states.
Download Malaysia Air Pollutant Index on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/my/app/malaysia-air-pollutant-index/id647758917?mt=8) and [Google Playstore](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oryza.myairquality&hl=en).
3. Malaysia Air Pollution Index: Not to be mistaken with the app above, this handy Android app shows the readings on a map and notifies if the API reading rises above 100
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The Malaysia Air Pollution Index (API) app shows the latest air quality reading that are provided by the Department of Environment to help you to monitor haze situation. Areas are clearly displayed along API levels: in Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange or Red, or according to their indicator stages.
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Users can sort through different parts of Malaysia according to their respective PSI levels, states or even the nearest location to you. They can also click on locations in the app for specific tips on how to handle the haze in these areas.
Download Malaysia Pollution Index on [Google Playstore](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fenapps.android.myapi1&hl=en).
4. MY Haze: With a cute, friendly and simple interface, this iOS app shows real-time updates from the Department of Environment
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To add a little humour to the haze season, the readings are shown in clouds of haze. Also, the numbers are displayed along PSI levels: in Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange or Red.
Download MY Haze on [iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/my/app/my-haze/id667255903?mt=8).
5. Malaysia Haze Watch: With a clean and simple user interface, this haze app shows the readings of different locations in a tidy manner
Image via GooglePlaystore
Download Malaysia Haze Watch on [Google Playstore](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=my.codeandroid.hazewatch&hl=en).
