Unhealthy API levels in 11 areas nationwide


Smoggy outlook: Visitors taking in the sights at KLCC are greeted with a haze-obstructed view of the Petronas Twin Towers. — LOW LAY PHON/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Eleven areas in Malaysia have recorded unhealthy air pollutant index (API) levels – which is the highest number of places affected since the start of this year’s haze season.

According to Department of Environment data, seven places in Sarawak along with four in Peninsular Malaysia had API readings of between 101 and 200.

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