{
  "id": 11085815,
  "title": "Haze eases as unhealthy air quality falls to eight areas, Johan Setia still worst hit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/haze-eases-as-unhealthy-air-quality-falls-to-eight-areas-johan-setia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T02:30:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
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    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/01/haze-eases-as-unhealthy-air-quality-falls-to-eight-areas-johan-setia-still-worst-hit/237210"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Air quality in Peninsular Malaysia has improved this morning, with the number of areas recording unhealthy readings dropping to eight by 8am. However, the Klang Valley, including cities such as Johan Setia, Shah Alam, Putrajaya, and Klang, continues to be affected by haze. The Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in Johan Setia remains the highest at 156, followed by Shah Alam at 154, and Putrajaya and Klang at 152. In Negeri Sembilan, Nilai recorded an API reading of 153, while Seremban and Port Dickson were at 122. Petaling Jaya and Banting, which previously had unhealthy air quality, have improved to moderate levels at 99, just below the threshold for an unhealthy reading. The rest of the country, apart from six locations, is experiencing moderate air quality, with good air quality recorded in Balik Pulau, Kota Kinabalu, Miri, Sibu, Sarikei, and Limbang.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Haze eases with unhealthy air quality in just 8 areas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/haze-eases-with-unhealthy-air-quality-in-just-8-areas",
        "published": "2026-10-01T00:35:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Haze eases as unhealthy air quality falls to eight areas, Johan Setia still worst hit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/haze-eases-as-unhealthy-air-quality-falls-to-eight-areas-johan-setia-11090515",
        "published": "2026-10-01T02:30:05.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}