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Shah Alam, Seremban, Taiping among 32 areas with unhealthy air

KUALA LUMPUR: Haze conditions across the country have worsened, with 32 areas recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 7.40am.

Shah Alam, Seremban, Taiping among 32 areas with unhealthy air

The New Straits Times reports that 32 areas in Malaysia are experiencing unhealthy air quality, with API readings exceeding the safe threshold of 150. This is an increase from 28 locations recorded at 9pm the previous day. The monitoring station in Sarawak's Serian police headquarters recorded the highest API reading at 181, followed by locations in Selangor and Sarawak. The deterioration in air quality is primarily affecting the Klang Valley and the west coast of Malaysia.

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