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Haze: Conditions deteriorate again

HAZE conditions, which had shown signs of improvement over the past two days, deteriorated again as 31 areas nationwide recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at unhealthy levels as of 12:30 pm. Based on data from the Malaysian Air Pollutant Ind...

The Vibes reports that haze conditions in Malaysia have worsened once more, with 31 areas recording Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at unhealthy levels on September 29, 2026. The highest API reading was recorded in Serian, Sarawak at 175, followed by Pasir Gudang, Johor and Larkin, Johor, both at 172. This deterioration contrasts with the previous two days of improvement, where only six areas recorded unhealthy API readings.

The situation is particularly concerning in Sarawak, Johor, Selangor, and Negeri Sembilan, where readings have surpassed the unhealthy threshold.

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