{
  "id": 15317107,
  "title": "25 areas still with unhealthy air quality",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/25-areas-still-with-unhealthy-air-quality",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T00:29:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/18/25-areas-still-with-unhealthy-air-quality"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This morning, 25 areas in Malaysia were grappling with unhealthy air quality due to ongoing haze, with Johor being the most severely affected state. In Johor, six locations topped the air pollutant index (API) readings, with Pasir Gudang recording the highest reading of 190. Other affected areas in Johor included Larkin, Kota Tinggi, Pengerang, Batu Pahat, and Kluang. Schools in Johor are set to remain closed for an additional five days due to the poor air quality. Elsewhere, Negeri Sembilan's Nilai and Negeri Sembilan's Seremban also saw API readings over 160, indicating unhealthy air quality. In Melaka, Bukit Rambai recorded an API of 164, while Alor Gajah and Bandaraya Melaka had readings of 161 and 155, respectively. Selangor's Johan Setia, Shah Alam, Klang, Petaling Jaya, and Banting also faced unhealthy air conditions, with API readings ranging from 157 to 163. Putrajaya and Cheras in Kuala Lumpur had API readings of 159 and 157, respectively. Nationally, 41 areas recorded moderate air quality, while only two - Limbang in Sarawak and Balik Pulau in Penang - had good air quality.",
  "summary": "Johor, where schools are closed, continues to be the worst-hit state as of 8am today.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "25 areas still with unhealthy air quality",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/25-areas-still-with-unhealthy-air-quality-15318204",
        "published": "2026-10-18T00:29:21.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}