{
  "id": 8255107,
  "title": "Haze: Anwar urges public to do their part as govt seeks solutions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/haze-anwar-urges-public-to-do-their-part-as-govt-seeks-solutions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T13:44:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1535755/haze-anwar-urges-public-do-their-part-govt-seeks-solutions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appealed for citizens to contribute to addressing the growing haze problem, while the government persists in seeking resolutions for the well-being of all. In a Facebook update, Anwar participated in special prayers (solat hajat) with congregation members at Surau Nur Perdana, Putrajaya, today, seeking Allah's assistance for the nation's swift recovery from the disaster. The PM also emphasized the importance of energy conservation, urging the public to utilize energy judiciously to play their part in the collective effort. Earlier, Dr Zulkifli Hasan, a Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) minister, urged all mosques and surau nationwide to organize special prayers and supplications for Allah's protection from the haze affecting the country. This call followed the haze impacting several regions, with the public advised to take steps to mitigate health risks due to air pollution. As of 5pm today, 32 areas across Malaysia recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, with Sarawak recording the highest number of affected areas at eight, including Kuching, Samarahan, Serian IPD, Sibu, Bintulu, Sarikei, Sri Aman, and Kapit.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on the people to play their part in addressing the increasingly worrying haze situation, while the government continues to seek solutions in the interest of all.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Haze: Anwar Urges Public To Do Their Part As Govt Seeks Solutions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/general-haze-anwar-urges-public-to-do-their-part-as-govt-seeks",
        "published": "2026-09-18T12:02:42.000Z"
      }
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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."
}