{
  "id": 13307770,
  "title": "Johor still worst hit by haze but fewer areas affected nationwide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/johor-still-worst-hit-by-haze-but-fewer-areas-affected-nationwide-13307770",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T02:36:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/10/johor-still-worst-hit-by-haze-but-fewer-areas-affected-nationwide"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The haze situation remains severe in Johor, with eight areas recording unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings, according to the latest data. These areas include Batu Pahat, Larkin, Pasir Gudang, Tangkak, Segamat, Kluang, Kota Tinggi, and Pengerang. In contrast, nationwide, the number of areas reporting unhealthy API readings has decreased from 36 to 33 by 10am. Johor is followed by Selangor, with six areas affected, and Perak, which has four areas impacted. Negri Sembilan, Melaka, and Pahang each have three areas with unhealthy readings.\n\nIn Selangor, the six areas with unhealthy API readings are Shah Alam, Johan Setia, Petaling Jaya, Klang, Banting, and Kuala Selangor. Perak's worst-hit area is Tasek Ipoh, with a reading of 174, followed by Pegoh Ipoh, Tanjung Malim, and Seri Manjung. Negri Sembilan saw Seremban, Nilai, and Port Dickson recording unhealthy levels. Melaka had Bukit Rambai, Bandaraya Melaka, and Alor Gajah, while Pahang reported Rompin, Temerloh, and Indera Mahkota Kuantan.\n\nOutside these states, Cheras and Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur, along with Putrajaya, were also affected by unhealthy readings. Sarawak experienced the least impact, with Kuching and Samarahan recording API readings of 153 and 106, respectively. Seberang Perai in Penang was the only area in the state with an unhealthy reading of 123.\n\nThe closure directives are based on API readings above 180, and schools in areas with readings above 150 for three consecutive days will close from October 12. An API reading between 101 and 200 is considered unhealthy, while readings above 200 are deemed very unhealthy.",
  "summary": "The number of areas with an unhealthy air pollutant index reading is down to 33 from the 36 recorded yesterday evening.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Johor still worst hit by haze but fewer areas affected nationwide",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/johor-still-worst-hit-by-haze-but-fewer-areas-affected-nationwide",
        "published": "2026-10-10T02:36:56.000Z"
      }
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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."
}