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Haze: 596 hotspots detected in Kalimantan, Sumatra and Sabah
Malaysia's Department of Environment reports 596 hotspots in Kalimantan, Sumatra and one in Sabah, with moderate to thick transboundary haze observed across the region. Thirty-seven areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded unhealthy API readings by 3pm, including Johan Setia, Kuala Lumpur and Nilai. Fires at peatland and a landfill in Sarawak are being monitored for their impact on local air quality.
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Unhealthy API readings in 37 peninsula areas as transboundary haze detected
Malaysia's Department of Environment reported 37 areas in Peninsular Malaysia with unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings as of 3pm today, with Johan Setia (184), Kuala Lumpur (175) and Nilai (172) among the highest. The conditions stem from persistent dry weather and transboundary haze from Kalimantan and Sumatra, while peat and landfill fires in Sarawak are being monitored.