Air quality in Johor at unhealthy levels


Several families enjoying a dip by the sea at Stulang in Johor Baru despite the haze on Sept 24, 2015.

JOHOR BARU: The haze in Johor hit "very unhealthy" levels with air pollution index (API) readings of 201 in Pasir Gudang, with other areas in the state still showing "unhealthy" levels Friday

The Department of Environment (DOE) recorded API readings that shot up to very unhealthy levels in Pasir Gudang from 196 as of 8am to 201 as of 9am on Friday (Sept 25).

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