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The Haze Is Back In Cheras, Do Not Expect It To Leave Before October

Malaysia Times desk Original: The Rakyat Post 8/14 17:15 X
The Haze Is Back In Cheras, Do Not Expect It To Leave Before October
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Malaysia's haze season has returned — Cheras and Johan Setia are already in the unhealthy range, Sarawak is worse, and the meteorological department says do not expect relief before late September.

From the original report

Cheras recorded an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 153 as of 2.20 pm on Friday (14 August), according to data from the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS).

Both are in the unhealthy range and are in the Klang Valley.

This is a brief of a report by another newsroom. The excerpt below is from the original.

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The Rakyat Post
Originally published
Aug 14, 2026
Updated here
Aug 16, 2026
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