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Malaysia declares air quality emergency over transboundary haze

Malaysia has declared an air quality emergency after haze linked to Indonesian fires reached critical levels.

By 4 Sep 2026 · 11:30 CET Updated 4 Sep 2026 · 11:30 CET

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According to Euronews, Malaysia has declared an air quality emergency as a severe haze linked to fires in Indonesia reaches critical levels.

The recurring seasonal problem affects Southeast Asia, with smoke from forest and peat fires in Indonesia frequently travelling across national borders to impact neighbouring countries including Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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