{
  "id": 12355953,
  "title": "Number of haze-hit areas rises in central, south of peninsula",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/number-of-haze-hit-areas-rises-in-central-south-of-peninsula",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T10:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/06/number-of-haze-hit-areas-rises-in-central-south-of-peninsula"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The haze situation in West Malaysia has worsened, with the number of affected areas rising to 30 from 23 this evening. Johor is the worst hit, with Batu Pahat's API reaching 196, nearing very unhealthy levels. Other severely impacted areas include Batu Pahat, Segamat, Pasir Gudang, Tangkak, Kluang, Larkin, Kota Tinggi, and Pengerang. Negeri Sembilan and Melaka also recorded unhealthy API readings. On the east coast, Pahang and Terengganu also experienced unhealthy air quality, with some areas reporting hazardous levels. The rest of the country reported moderate to good air quality, although some parts of Sabah and Sarawak are approaching unhealthy levels.",
  "summary": "Thirty areas record unhealthy air quality, with the API in Batu Pahat nearing very unhealthy levels.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Number of haze-hit areas rises in central, south of peninsula",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/number-of-haze-hit-areas-rises-in-central-south-of-peninsula-12356782",
        "published": "2026-10-06T10:02:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "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."
}