{
  "id": 11815271,
  "title": "Unhealthy air quality in several parts of Johor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/unhealthy-air-quality-in-several-parts-of-johor",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T00:42:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/04/unhealthy-air-quality-in-several-parts-of-johor"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Several parts of Johor are currently experiencing unhealthy air quality, according to a report by Free Malaysia Today. Six areas - Batu Pahat, Segamat, Kluang, Pasir Gudang, Larkin, and Tangkak - recorded air pollutant index (API) readings ranging from 142 to 155 at 8am today. API readings between 101 and 200 are classified as unhealthy, while readings between 51 and 100 indicate moderate air quality. Batu Pahat had the highest API reading of 155, followed by Segamat at 153, Kluang at 150, Pasir Gudang at 149, Larkin at 148, and Tangkak at 142. Samarahan in Sarawak also recorded an unhealthy API reading of 152. Nationally, 57 locations recorded moderate air quality, while only three - Sandakan in Sabah, Langkawi in Kedah, and Kangar in Perlis - had good air quality.",
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      {
        "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-11816562",
        "published": "2026-10-04T00:42:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-04T01:04:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}