{
  "id": 10678116,
  "title": "36 areas record unhealthy API readings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/36-areas-record-unhealthy-api-readings",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T10:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/29/36-areas-record-unhealthy-api-readings"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Across Malaysia, 36 regions reported unhealthy air quality on April 30, 2023, according to the Air Pollution Index (API) readings. Johan Setia in Selangor topped the list with an API of 176, closely followed by Shah Alam (170), Klang (164), Banting (163), Petaling Jaya (160), and Kuala Selangor (160). The capital city, Kuala Lumpur, also saw unhealthy levels in Cheras (169) and Batu Muda (156), while Putrajaya recorded an API of 165. In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai (174), Port Dickson (167), and Seremban (165) faced the same issue, with Johor reporting readings of 173 in Pasir Gudang, 170 in Larkin, 167 in Batu Pahat, 165 in Tangkak, 164 in Kota Tinggi, 163 in Pengerang, 160 in Segamat, and 155 in Kluang. Malacca's Bandaraya Melaka (174), Bukit Rambai (170), and Alor Gajah (161) were among the affected, while Pahang saw readings of 159 in Rompin, 157 in Indera Mahkota Kuantan and Balok Baru Kuantan, and 145 in Jerantut. Unhealthy API readings were also observed in Perak's Seri Manjung (157), Terengganu's Kemaman (146) and Kuala Terengganu (135), Penang's Minden (128) and Balik Pulau (117), and Sarawak's Serian (175), Kuching (158), Samarahan (157), and Samalaju (116).",
  "summary": "Johan Setia in Selangor recorded the highest API reading at 176 at 4.30pm today.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "27 areas record unhealthy API readings, Serian highest at 174",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/27-areas-record-unhealthy-api-readings-serian-highest-at-174",
        "published": "2026-09-29T01:00:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "27 stations record unhealthy API readings; six locations in Selangor affected",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/27-stations-record-unhealthy-api-readings-six-locations-in-selangor",
        "published": "2026-09-29T01:52:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Hazy conditions descend on Malaysia again as 31 areas hit ‘Unhealthy’ API",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/hazy-conditions-descend-on-malaysia-again-as-31-areas-hit-unhealthy",
        "published": "2026-09-29T02:17:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : 36 Areas Record Unhealthy API Readings As of 4.30 pm, Johan Setia Highest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/general-36-areas-record-unhealthy-api-readings-as-of-4-30-pm-johan",
        "published": "2026-09-29T08:05:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "36 areas record unhealthy API readings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/36-areas-record-unhealthy-api-readings-10678512",
        "published": "2026-09-29T10:40:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}