{
  "id": 11584191,
  "title": "Four areas in Sarawak and Johor record unhealthy API as haze persists",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/four-areas-in-sarawak-and-johor-record-unhealthy-api-as-haze-persists",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T00:48:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1546560/four-areas-sarawak-and-johor-record-unhealthy-api-haze-persists"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Four areas in Sarawak and Johor have recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) levels as hazy conditions persist, according to data from the Department of Environment's APIMS. The highest reading of 151 came from Sri Aman, Sarawak, followed by Serian with 120. Pasir Gudang and Larkin in Johor reported API levels of 147 and 110, respectively. Sixty-one stations recorded moderate API readings, while two had good readings. No stations reported very unhealthy or hazardous levels. The Malaysian Meteorological Department forecasted thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds for several states, including Selangor, Negri Sembilan, and Johor, as well as Sarawak and Sabah.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Four air quality monitoring stations recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 8.30am today, with Sri Aman, Sarawak recording the highest reading at 151.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Four areas in Johor and Sarawak still in unhealthy API range, Sri Aman highest at 152",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/four-areas-in-johor-and-sarawak-still-in-unhealthy-api-range-sri-aman",
        "published": "2026-10-03T02:44:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}