General : Unhealthy Air Across 27 Areas As Of 9 Am; Pasir Gudang Worst At 177

A total of 27 areas across Malaysia recorded unhealthy air pollution levels on October 14, 2026, with Pasir Gudang, Johor, registering the highest API reading at 176. The Air Pollutant Index of Malaysia (APIMS) data showed that Johor had the most affected areas, with eight, followed by Selangor with seven, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka with three each, and Terengganu, Pahang, and Sarawak with two each.

Other high readings were recorded in various locations including Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Johan Setia, Selangor, Klang, Selangor, Bukit Rambai, Melaka, Cheras, Selangor, Putrajaya, Batu Muda, Banting, Shah Alam, and Petaling Jaya. The report advises that children, senior citizens, and people with respiratory conditions limit outdoor activities and wear face masks during the haze.

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