Penangites brace for worsening air quality


Barely discernible: The haze-covered Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge in Batu Maung.

GEORGE TOWN: For the first time since the haze in the country started worsening about a week ago, the air quality in parts of Penang has reached unhealthy levels.

The Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in Balik Pulau and Batu Uban were 125 and 103 respectively at 5pm yesterday.

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