{
  "id": 12036412,
  "title": "Eight areas hit unhealthy API levels",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/eight-areas-hit-unhealthy-api-levels",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T00:04:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1547758/eight-areas-hit-unhealthy-api-levels"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As of 7am today, eight areas across Malaysia recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, according to the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal. Four locations in Johor, namely Pasir Gudang, Batu Pahat, Larkin, and Segamat, reported API levels of 153, 152, 152, and 108 respectively, indicating unhealthy air quality. In Selangor, Johan Setia recorded a reading of 154, while Cheras and Putrajaya in Kuala Lumpur reported API levels of 152 and 147 respectively. In Negri Sembilan, Nilai recorded a reading of 126.\n\nOn the moderate end of the spectrum, 59 areas recorded API levels ranging from 99 to 126. These areas include Batu Muda (99), Bukit Rambai (97), Shah Alam (95), Seremban (93), and Kluang (93) among others. Sarawak also reported some areas with moderate API readings. Serian IPD in Sarawak recorded a reading of 98, followed by Samarahan (95), Kuching (92), and Miri (83 each). Sibu and both IPDs in Miri (ILP Miri and Samalaju) reported API levels of 80 and 79 respectively. Interestingly, no areas recorded good API readings as of 7am.\n\nThe API reading scale ranges from 0 to 50, indicating good air quality, 51 to 100 for moderate quality, 101 to 200 for unhealthy quality, 201 to 300 for very unhealthy quality, and readings above 300 are classified as hazardous.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Eight areas recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 7am today.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Eight areas record unhealthy air quality",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/eight-areas-record-unhealthy-air-quality",
        "published": "2026-10-04T10:02:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}