Hazy Monday dawns, 26 stations across Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Sarawak record poor air

Malaysia experienced a hazy Monday morning on October 19, with the Department of Environment (DOE) reporting that 26 monitoring stations recorded unhealthy air quality levels at 6 a.m. Affected stations included those in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Pahang, Johor, and Sarawak.

According to the Malay Mail, 39 stations recorded moderate readings, while only three stations were classified as good. The DOE has advised the public to monitor the latest Air Pollutant Index readings on its official portal before going outdoors.

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