{
  "id": 6580870,
  "title": "11 kawasan catat IPU tak sihat petang ini",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/11-kawasan-catat-ipu-tak-sihat-petang-ini",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T10:57:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/10/11-kawasan-catat-ipu-tak-sihat-petang-ini"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuala Lumpur: Eleven regions in Malaysia have been flagged as unhealthy according to the Air Pollution Index (IPU) as of this evening. Eight of these are located in Sarawak, while three are situated on the mainland. The IPU readings of 183 were recorded in IPD Serian, 182 in Sarikei, 176 in Samarahan, 175 in Kuching, 165 in Samalaju, 157 in Sri Aman, 155 in Sibu, and 154 in Mukah, all in Sarawak. Additionally, two areas in Johor, Larkin and Pasir Gudang, as well as one area in Batu Muda, Kuala Lumpur, also recorded unhealthy IPU levels of 119, 112, and 167, respectively. Overall, 52 regions nationwide are reported to be in a mild condition, while five areas recorded good readings, with zero for the extremely unhealthy category. The IPU scale ranges from 0-50 (good), 51-100 (moderate), 101-200 (unhealthy), 201-300 (very unhealthy), and above 301 (dangerous). Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department of Malaysia (MetMalaysia) issued a strong thunderstorm, heavy rain, and strong wind warning, expecting to affect nearly the entire country by 9 pm tonight. This weather pattern is forecasted to impact all of Perlis, Penang, Langkawi, Padang Terap, Sik, Baling, Kulim, Bandar Baharu, and Kuala Muda in Kedah. Similar warnings were also issued for Larut Matang, Selama, Kuala Kangsar, Hulu Perak, Kinta, Kampar, Batang Padang, Muallim, and Kerian in Perak, as well as Gua Musang, Kuala Krai, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Pasir Mas, and Machang in Perak. In Kelantan, areas such as Dungun, Hulu Terengganu, Setiu, Kuala Nerus, Kuala Terengganu, and Marang in Terengganu, and Cameron Highlands, Raub, Bentong, Lipis, Kuantan, Pekan, Rompin, Temerloh, and Maran in Pahang, are expected to experience harsh weather. Other regions facing adverse conditions include Hulu Selangor and Hulu Langat in Selangor; Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan; and Johor Bahru and Kota Tinggi in Johor. Weather-related hazards are also predicted to affect Sarawak, including Bintulu (Tatau); Sibu (Selangau and Kanowit); Mukah (Mukah); Kapit (Song); Limbang (Lawas); Miri (Bario); Kuching (Kuching and Bau); and Sarikei (Julau). Similarly, Sandakan, Pantai Barat, Pedalaman (Pensiangan, Sook, Tenom, Sipitang, Beaufort, Membakut, Tambunan, and Keningau) in Sabah, as well as Kudat (Kota Marudu), are also expected to face adverse weather conditions.",
  "summary": "Sebanyak 8 kawasan di Sarawak dan 3 di Semenanjung catat bacaan IPU antara 112 hingga 183 setakat 5 petang.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "11 kawasan catat IPU tak sihat petang ini",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/11-kawasan-catat-ipu-tak-sihat-petang-ini-6586641",
        "published": "2026-09-10T10:57:31.000Z"
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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."
}