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Hazardous Air Quality in Malaysian Borneo Due to Indonesian Forest Fires

Smoke from forest fires in Indonesia has caused hazardous air quality in Malaysian Borneo, leading to a rise in respiratory illnesses and the cancellation of outdoor events. The situation is the worst haze episode since 2015, with significant health impacts reported. The fires have also affected air quality in Indonesia, where millions have been exposed to smoke.

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Mia Emylia Hassan Karen-Michaela Tan Douglas Uggah Embas Dante Saksono Harbuwono Jayaprakash Muralitharan

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Smoke from forest fires in Indonesia has caused hazardous air quality in Malaysian Borneo, leading to a rise in respiratory illnesses and the cancellation of outdoor events. The situation is the worst haze episode since 2015, with significant health impacts reported. The fires have also affected air quality in Indonesia, where millions have been exposed to smoke.

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Toxic haze from Indonesian forest fires chokes Malaysian Borneo

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Hazardous Air Quality in Malaysian Borneo Due to Indonesian Forest Fires