{
  "id": 14835092,
  "title": "Air quality very unhealthy in Pasir Gudang, unhealthy in 32 other areas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/air-quality-very-unhealthy-in-pasir-gudang-unhealthy-in-32-other-areas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T00:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/16/air-quality-very-unhealthy-in-pasir-gudang-unhealthy-in-32-other-areas"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The air quality in Pasir Gudang, Johor, is currently classified as very unhealthy, according to an API reading of 205 measured this morning. Nearby Larkin recorded an API of 193, putting it in the unhealthy range. This extreme air quality alert is not unique to Pasir Gudang, as 32 other locations across the country also reported high levels of air pollutants. These areas include Larkin, Pengerang, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Tangkak, Kota Tinggi, and Segamat, among others.\n\nThe Klang Valley continues to experience haze, with several cities reporting unhealthy air pollution. Johan Setia, Klang, Putrajaya, Batu Muda, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, Banting, Cheras, and Kuala Selangor all have API readings ranging from 169 to 184, indicating unhealthy conditions.\n\nNot only mainland Malaysia is affected - Sabah reported hazy conditions in Tawau and Sandakan. Pahang also recorded unhealthy air quality in Temerloh, Rompin, and Jerantut. In Malaysia's neighboring states, Negeri Sembilan's Nilai, Seremban, and Port Dickson, as well as Melaka's city, Bukit Rambai, and Alor Gajah, are all experiencing unhealthy air quality. In Perak, the API reading stands at 171 in Seri Manjung, 163 in Tanjung Malim, 155 in Pegoh Ipoh, 152 in Tasek Ipoh, and a worrisome 102 in Taiping.",
  "summary": "The Klang Valley continues to struggle with haze, with the highest API readings in Johan Setia, Klang and Putrajaya.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "published": "2026-10-15T22:33:41.000Z"
      },
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/high-court-rules-against-julius-baers-singapore-trust-arm-in-us-50",
        "published": "2026-10-15T23:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Air quality very unhealthy in Pasir Gudang, unhealthy in 32 other areas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/air-quality-very-unhealthy-in-pasir-gudang-unhealthy-in-32-other-areas-14836658",
        "published": "2026-10-16T00:28:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "VnExpress International",
        "title": "Indonesian governor under fire over viral Singapore breakfast photo as haze chokes his province",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/indonesian-governor-under-fire-over-viral-singapore-breakfast-photo",
        "published": "2026-10-16T02:34:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}