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Haze worsens as 18 areas across Malaysia, including KL, Putrajaya, record unhealthy air quality

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail 8/28 08:57 X
Haze worsens as 18 areas across Malaysia, including KL, Putrajaya, record unhealthy air quality
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — Air quality worsened across the country this morning, with 18 areas recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 7am.According to the...

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According to the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS), Sri Aman in Sarawak recorded the highest API reading at 189, followed by Serian at 168.

Sarikei and Miri also recorded unhealthy readings of 152 and 102 respectively.

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Aug 28, 2026
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Aug 28, 2026
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