# Southeast Asia haze: Malaysia urges collective ASEAN action on cross-border risk

https://mins.news/en/video/29308

- CNA, 2026-08-22 14:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqY_zbr3kyg

> Malaysia is urging ASEAN to strengthen prevention and preparedness for transboundary haze as a prolonged dry season worsens air quality. A Malaysian minister said early intervention, reliable information sharing and close regional coordination could help address the problem, as smoke from Indonesian land and forest fires drifts into Malaysia and reaches unhealthy levels.

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