{
  "id": 13628311,
  "title": "Johor continues to record unhealthy API levels",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/johor-continues-to-record-unhealthy-api-levels-13628311",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T02:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/11/johor-continues-to-record-unhealthy-api-levels"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Johor is grappling with some of the worst air quality in the country, according to data released this morning. Eight areas within the state are still reporting unhealthy air pollutant index (API) readings, despite efforts to curb the crisis. The situation has worsened nationwide, with only 14 areas now classified as having unhealthy API levels. These affected areas in Johor include Pasir Gudang, Larkin, Kota Tinggi, Tangkak, Segamat, Pengerang, Kluang, and Batu Pahat. Terengganu and Pahang also have three and two areas with unhealthy API readings, respectively. In contrast, Kuala Lumpur's Cheras remains the only place within the Klang Valley experiencing unhealthy air quality, while Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, and Perak report moderate levels. The Johor government has extended the closure of schools and educational institutions for an additional five days, citing the deteriorating air quality. Air quality is categorized as unhealthy when API readings fall between 101 and 200, and very unhealthy when readings exceed 200.",
  "summary": "More than half the number of areas with an unhealthy air pollutant index reading nationwide this morning are in Johor.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Johor continues to record unhealthy API levels",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/johor-continues-to-record-unhealthy-api-levels",
        "published": "2026-10-11T02:50:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}