{
  "id": 13836628,
  "title": "Haze rebounds across 22 areas in Malaysia even as schools set to reopen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/haze-rebounds-across-22-areas-in-malaysia-even-as-schools-set-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T00:56:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/12/haze-rebounds-across-22-areas-in-malaysia-even-as-schools-set-to-reopen/238732"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia faced deteriorating air quality on October 12, with 22 out of 68 monitoring stations recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) levels, as schools in several states prepared to resume physical classes. Johor and Pahang experienced the worst pollution, with eight and three unhealthy stations respectively. In Johor, Kota Tinggi and surrounding areas recorded the highest API levels, including 170 in Kota Tinggi. Pasir Gudang, Pengerang, Larkin, Tangkak, Batu Pahat, Kluang, and Segamat also logged elevated API readings. Negeri Sembilan and Terengganu reported API levels above 150 in several locations. The Greater Klang Valley, including Putrajaya and parts of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, faced moderate pollution levels, with Putrajaya registering 146. Schools in Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Putrajaya, and sections of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor were scheduled to reopen, but air quality worsened overnight, pushing some areas back into the unhealthy range. Health and education authorities advised vulnerable individuals to wear protective masks and monitor air quality updates.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — Air quality deteriorated across several states this morning, with 22 of the country's 6...",
  "key_points": [
    "22 Malaysian monitoring stations recorded unhealthy air quality on October 12",
    "Johor and Pahang experienced the worst pollution with eight and three unhealthy stations",
    "Schools in several states set to reopen despite worsening air quality"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The sudden deterioration in air quality creates immediate health risks for students and staff as schools attempt to resume physical classes across several states.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Haze rebounds across 22 areas in Malaysia even as schools set to reopen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/haze-rebounds-across-22-areas-in-malaysia-even-as-schools-set-to-13838642",
        "published": "2026-10-12T00:56:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}