{
  "id": 7445545,
  "title": "Unhealthy air quality in most of peninsula, including Klang Valley",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/unhealthy-air-quality-in-most-of-peninsula-including-klang-valley",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T01:43:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/15/unhealthy-air-quality-in-most-of-peninsula-including-klang-valley"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As of 9am, large portions of Peninsular Malaysia, including the Klang Valley, experienced unhealthy air quality based on pollutant index (API) readings. The Klang Valley saw the highest API reading of 166 in Putrajaya, followed by 162 in Batu Muda, 160 in Petaling Jaya, Klang, Banting, and 156 in Kuala Selangor. Elsewhere, Johor's Johan Setia topped the chart with a reading of 182, while Sarawak's Serian recorded an API of 188, nearly reaching unhealthy levels. West Malaysia's peak API was 171 in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, and Pasir Gudang, Johor. Throughout Negeri Sembilan and Pahang, APIs remained unhealthy, peaking at 168 in Nilai and 162 in Balok Baru Kuantan. Some regions in Kedah, Penang, Perak, Terengganu, Sarawak, Sabah, Kelantan, and Perlis saw a mix of moderate and unhealthy air quality.",
  "summary": "The air quality in Johan Setia, Selangor, is nearing the very unhealthy level although the highest API reading nationwide is in Serian, Sarawak.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Unhealthy air quality in most of peninsula, including Klang Valley",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/unhealthy-air-quality-in-most-of-peninsula-including-klang-valley-7450060",
        "published": "2026-09-15T01:43:54.000Z"
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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."
}