29 areas record unhealthy air as of 2 pm
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Malaysia’s haze worsens as 29 areas record unhealthy API readings, with Selangor among the states most affected, DOE says
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KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 29 areas nationwide recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at unhealthy levels as of 2 pm today, with Selangor recording the highest number of affected areas at six.
Department of Environment (DOE) Deputy Director-General (Development) Azuri Azizah Saedon said the deterioration in air quality was detected primarily in the states along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and several areas in Sarawak, following the movement of haze from various directions.
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