{
  "id": 12065110,
  "title": "Hazy start to the week: Cheras, Putrajaya and Johan Setia among seven areas nationwide with unhealthy air",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/hazy-start-to-the-week-cheras-putrajaya-and-johan-setia-among-seven-12065110",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T03:41:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/05/hazy-start-to-the-week-cheras-putrajaya-and-johan-setia-among-seven-areas-nationwide-with-unhealthy-air/237746"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) has reported that seven areas across the country experienced unhealthy air quality levels as of 10 am today. The highest readings were recorded in Johor, with Larkin and Pasir Gudang both measuring 154, followed by Batu Pahat at 153. In Selangor, Johan Setia registered an unhealthy API of 153, while Cheras in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya both recorded 152. Nilai in Negeri Sembilan had an API of 124. Other areas, including 60 in total, were categorized as having moderate air quality, with only Langkawi in Kedah reporting good air quality. The API scale ranges from 0 to 300, with readings above 300 indicating hazardous air quality levels.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Hazy start to the week: Cheras, Putrajaya and Johan Setia among seven areas nationwide with unhealthy air",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/hazy-start-to-the-week-cheras-putrajaya-and-johan-setia-among-seven",
        "published": "2026-10-05T03:41:20.000Z"
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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."
}