{
  "id": 5966465,
  "title": "Selangor ready to distribute face masks in worst‑hit haze areas, with priority for vulnerable groups, says exco",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/selangor-ready-to-distribute-face-masks-in-worst-hit-haze-areas-with-5966465",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T11:17:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/06/selangor-ready-to-distribute-face-masks-in-worsthit-haze-areas-with-priority-for-vulnerable-groups-says-exco/234199"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Selangor authorities are preparing to distribute face masks to the public and civil servants in order to address the ongoing haze situation, according to the Disaster Management Committee. Chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin announced that the distribution would prioritize areas with the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups. She stated that this measure would serve as an additional protective step against the effects of current haze exposure. The public, especially high-risk individuals such as the elderly and those with heart or respiratory conditions, are advised to limit physical activity and remain indoors if API levels are deemed unhealthy. The state government will continue to closely monitor the situation and take necessary actions to safeguard public health, safety, and well-being, as they receive updated data from relevant agencies. As of 4 pm, six Selangor locations recorded unhealthy API readings: Johan Setia (181), Shah Alam (168), Kuala Selangor (158), Petaling Jaya (157), Klang (156), and Banting (155).",
  "summary": "SHAH ALAM, Sept 6 — The Selangor Disaster Management Committee is ready to distribute face masks to the public and...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Haze: S'gor Ready To Distribute Face Masks In High API Areas - Exco",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/general-haze-sgor-ready-to-distribute-face-masks-in-high-api-areas",
        "published": "2026-09-06T09:02:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Selangor ready to distribute face masks in worst‑hit haze areas, with priority for vulnerable groups, says exco",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/selangor-ready-to-distribute-face-masks-in-worst-hit-haze-areas-with",
        "published": "2026-09-06T11:17:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Selangor ready to distribute face masks for high-risk groups",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/selangor-ready-to-distribute-face-masks-for-high-risk-groups",
        "published": "2026-09-06T11:41:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}