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Haze: 28 areas record unhealthy air quality

TWENTY-eight areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 8am today, with Tasek Ipoh, Perak recording the highest reading at 181. According to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) Air Pollutant Index Management System...

As of 8am today, 28 areas across the country recorded unhealthy air quality according to the Air Pollutant Index (API). The highest reading of 181 was reported in Tasek Ipoh, Perak. Seri Manjung, Perak followed with a reading of 178, while Johan Setia, Selangor recorded 161. Sungai Petani, Kedah, and Pegoh Ipoh, Perak each had API readings of 159.

Other areas with unhealthy readings included Cheras and Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur at 158 each, Putrajaya and Nilai, Negeri Sembilan at 158, Minden and Taiping at 157, Seberang Jaya, Penang at 155, Tanjung Malim and Shah Alam, both in Perak, and Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Kedah at 153.

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