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Twenty-six areas across Malaysia recorded unhealthy readings on the Air Pollutant Index (API), according to Malay Mail.
The index went past 150 in each of those areas, and Pasir Gudang had the worst reading, at 182.
The haze surge was nationwide.
Ms Fu said treated water is clean and PUB has stepped up checks, but cautioned against using rainwater for drinking, cooking or personal hygiene.
Kalang Rengas CBT took first place in AKSA 2026 and received a RM20,000 development grant and a plaque of appreciation.
Firefighters say fires came within 800m of the Maros-Pangkep cave, and researchers told CNA heat and smoke risk speeding up deterioration of the works.
Heavy debt, higher costs to service it and a steep fall in official development assistance are behind the push, according to The Straits Times.
