HealthToxic haze from Indonesian fires chokes Malaysian Borneo

Smoke from forest and peatland fires in Indonesia has pushed air quality in parts of Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, to hazardous levels, driving a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses and forcing outdoor Independence Day celebrations to be cancelled. ASEAN has activated its highest-level transboundary haze alert for the region.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-09-01 02:06Original