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Malaysia Braces for Worsening Haze as Dry Season Intensifies
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Malaysia Braces for Worsening Haze as Dry Season Intensifies

From CNA · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Malaysia is preparing for worsening air quality as the dry season intensifies.
  • Smoke from fires in Indonesia's Kalimantan and Sumatra is drifting into Malaysia.
  • Air quality in parts of Sarawak and the Klang Valley has already reached unhealthy levels.

Malaysia is bracing for a significant deterioration in air quality as the country enters the peak of its dry season. The intensifying dry conditions are exacerbating the impact of smoke originating from fire hotspots in neighboring Indonesia.

Geographically, parts of Malaysia are directly in the path of smoke plumes drifting from fires in Indonesia's Kalimantan and Sumatra regions. This transboundary haze is a recurring issue, particularly during drier months.

Air quality in several Malaysian regions has already reached concerning levels. Specifically, parts of Sarawak and the Klang Valley have recorded air pollutant index (API) readings that fall into the "unhealthy" category, signaling potential health risks for residents.

Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and advising the public to take precautions. The worsening haze poses a "big hassle for everyone," highlighting the widespread impact of the environmental challenge.

Big hassle for everyone

— UnknownDescribing the impact of the worsening haze on the general population.
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