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Malaysia Haze Worsens as 19 Areas Record Unhealthy Air Quality — Sarawak Bears the Brunt

Air quality deteriorated across parts of Malaysia on Monday, Sept 21, with 19 areas recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings as haze…

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