{
  "id": 7296626,
  "title": "Haze update: 22 areas register unhealthy air quality at 4pm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/haze-update-22-areas-register-unhealthy-air-quality-at-4pm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T10:32:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/14/haze-update-22-areas-register-unhealthy-air-quality-at-4pm/235214"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As of 4pm today, 22 locations across Malaysia were found to have unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, according to the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS). In Sarawak, the areas of Serian, Sri Aman, Samarahan, and Kuching all recorded unhealthy API values of 181, 166, 153, and 152, respectively. Johor experienced elevated air pollution in Pasir Gudang (157), Larkin (156), Pengerang (153), Tangkak (150), Kluang (147), and Kota Tinggi (122). Selangor had areas such as Johan Setia (161), Shah Alam (151), and Banting (107) with unhealthy API readings. Nilai (155) and Seremban (153) in Negeri Sembilan, as well as Alor Gajah (132) and Bukit Rambai (107) in Melaka, also experienced unhealthy conditions. In Pahang, Balok Baru, Kuantan (113) and Indera Mahkota, Kuantan (109) were affected, while Perak's Cheras (156), Kuala Lumpur (156), and Putrajaya (152) recorded moderate API levels. Only Kangar in Perlis had a good API reading of 126. API values range from 0-50 indicating good air quality, 51-100 moderate, 101-200 unhealthy, 201-300 very unhealthy, and 300 and above hazardous.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — A total of 22 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as at...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Haze update: 22 areas register unhealthy air quality at 4pm",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/haze-update-22-areas-register-unhealthy-air-quality-at-4pm-7297833",
        "published": "2026-09-14T10:32:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Haze affects several areas as 23 stations record unhealthy API",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/haze-affects-several-areas-as-23-stations-record-unhealthy-api",
        "published": "2026-09-14T11:08:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}