{
  "id": 7934507,
  "title": "28 kawasan catat bacaan IPU tidak sihat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/28-kawasan-catat-bacaan-ipu-tidak-sihat-7934507",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T02:29:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/17/28-kawasan-catat-bacaan-ipu-tidak-sihat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As of 9:45 AM, 28 locations across the country have recorded unhealthy Air Pollution Index (APU) levels, according to the Malaysia Air Pollution Index Management System (APIMS). In Perak, Tasek, Ipoh (182), Seri Manjung (180), Pegoh, Ipoh (160), Taiping (157), and Tanjung Malim (154) have unhealthy APU levels. In Penang, Seberang Jaya (156), Minden (156), Seberang Perai (154), and Balik Pulau (110) also recorded unhealthy levels. Selangor, meanwhile, has four regions with unhealthy readings: Johan Setia (157), Shah Alam (154), Banting (144), and Petaling Jaya (135). The capital, Kuala Lumpur, recorded unhealthy APU levels in Cheras (157) and Batu Muda (155), while Putrajaya and Negeri Sembilan reported readings of 157 and 151, respectively. Malacca has recorded three unhealthy regions: Bukit Rambai (148), Kuala Lumpur (133), and Alor Gajah (111). Johor has recorded unhealthy levels in Batu Pahat (152), Kluang (144), Sungai Petani (160), and Kulim Hi-Tech (132) in Kedah. Terengganu, Jerantut in Pahang, and Kuching in Sarawak each recorded one unhealthy location, with readings of 153, 152, and 109, respectively. 32 locations across the country recorded a simple level of APU while 8 locations reported a healthy APU level. Readings ranging from 0 to 50 indicate good air quality, 51 to 100 (simple), 101 to 200 (unhealthy), 201 to 300 (very unhealthy), and 301 and above (dangerous).",
  "summary": "Di ibu negara, bacaan tidak sihat direkodkan di Cheras (157) dan Batu Muda (155) serta Putrajaya (157).",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "28 kawasan catat bacaan IPU tidak sihat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/28-kawasan-catat-bacaan-ipu-tidak-sihat",
        "published": "2026-09-17T02:29:29.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}