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Malaysia Haze Leads to Unhealthy API Readings and Respiratory Illness Spike
Malaysia's Health Ministry has reported a surge in asthma and upper respiratory illness cases due to haze, with several areas experiencing unhealthy Air Pollutant Index levels. As of 9 am, 10 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy API readings, confirming the increase in health issues linked to the poor air quality.
23 Aug, 06:48 — 24 Aug, 01:18
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Haze: 10 areas nationwide record unhealthy API readings as of 9am - The Star
Haze: 10 areas nationwide record unhealthy API readings as of 9am The Star
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Health Ministry reports surge in respiratory illnesses as several areas hit unhealthy API levels
KUALA SELANGOR, Aug 23 — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has recorded a sharp increase in asthma and upper respirator...
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First report: malay-mail · 23 Aug, 06:48|Full coverage: 2 · 18h|Window: 18h
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