Haze spreads as 29 areas hit unhealthy air levels, raising health concerns
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Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur registers the highest air pollution index (API) at 172, as children, older people and those with respiratory conditions face greater r...
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MALAYSIANS in 29 areas nationwide are facing unhealthy air quality as haze intensifies, with Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur recording the highest air pollution index (API) reading of 172 as of 7am today.
Data from the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) showed Johan Setia in Selangor recorded the second-highest reading at 170, followed by Petaling Jaya (165), Shah Alam and Nilai (both 164), and Cheras (163).
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- Oct 20, 2026
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