Batu Pahat records highest air pollution index at 197 in Malaysia

Batu Pahat topped Malaysia's Air Pollutant Index at 197, while Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya also recorded unhealthy pollution levels.

Timeline

1. 7 Oct, 01:46 UTCBatu Pahat API reading reaches 197
2. 15 Oct, 01:46 UTCFirst appeared on r/malaysia
3. 15 Oct, 11:55 UTCPicked up on News

Top sources

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