{
  "id": 11809903,
  "title": "Unhealthy air quality hits seven locations in Johor and Sarawak",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/unhealthy-air-quality-hits-seven-locations-in-johor-and-sarawak",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T01:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127951/unhealthy-air-quality-hits-seven-locations-in-johor-and-sarawak"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 4, 2026, Malaysia's Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) reported unhealthy air quality in seven locations - six in Johor and one in Sarawak. Batu Pahat and Segamat in Johor topped the list with an API reading of 153, while Kluang, Pasir Gudang, Larkin, and Tangkak recorded 150, 149, 148, 148, and 142 respectively. In Sarawak, Samarahan had the highest API reading of 152. Across the country, 57 areas reported moderate air quality, including Shah Alam (90), Kuala Terengganu (64), Alor Setar (57), Nilai (97), Cheras, Johan Setia, and Putrajaya (all 88). Sarawak's Kuching, Sri Aman, and IPD Serian recorded moderate air quality at 94, 98, and 99 respectively. The remaining three areas with good air quality were Sandakan (48), Langkawi (36), and Kangar (34). API levels range from 0-50 (good), 51-100 (moderate), 101-200 (unhealthy), 201-300 (very unhealthy), and above 300 (hazardous).",
  "summary": "SEVEN locations across Malaysia—six in Johor and one in Sarawak—recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 7am today. Data from the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal revealed that the affected areas in Jo...",
  "key_points": [
    "Unhealthy air quality in seven locations across Johor and Sarawak",
    "Batu Pahat and Segamat in Johor had highest API reading of 153",
    "Samarahan in Sarawak recorded API reading of 152"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Unhealthy air quality in multiple locations in Johor and Sarawak signals a decline in regional air conditions, affecting residents and possibly prompting health precautions and environmental reviews.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/11809903.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Unhealthy air quality in several parts of Johor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/unhealthy-air-quality-in-several-parts-of-johor",
        "published": "2026-10-04T00:42:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}