Haze: More than 10 areas with unhealthy API as at 9am


A farmer doing job in a bad hazy condition at paddy area in Kota Sarang Semut, Kedah.

KUALA LUMPUR: The areas around Universiti Sains Malaysia and Seberang Jaya 2, Perai in Penang recorded the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) in the country at 168 amd 164 respectively at 9am Monday.

According to the Department of Environment website, the two areas were among 12 other locations with unhealthy API.

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