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People are encouraged to wear face masks if they have to go outdoors in the hazy weather. -ONG SOON HIN/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The haze continues to shroud Malaysia, with unhealthy air quality readings going up to as high as 165 in the Air Pollutant Index (API).

Cheras in Kuala Lumpur was the worst hit area by the haze, with its API reaching 165 on Oct 2 at 7am.