ASEAN Haze Crisis
6 articles from 3 countries
Malaysia calls on ASEAN nations to strengthen haze prevention measures as dry weather pushes pollution to unhealthy levels. Meanwhile, Indonesian cities like Banjarbaru and Pontianak are implementing remote learning and urging school closures due to worsening air quality from widespread forest and land fires.
Jambi air quality unhealthy due to forest fire haze
- Haze from forest and land fires (karhutla) has enveloped residential areas in Jambi, Indonesia, causing the city's air quality to be classified as unhealthy. - The fires, particularly in peatland areas of Muaro Jambi and Tanjung Jabung Timur, are being tackled by a joint team using ground suppression and cooling methods. - Authorities are urging residents to reduce outdoor activities, wear masks…
Malaysia's Air Quality Worsens, Asthma Cases Surge Eightfold Amid Haze
- Malaysia is experiencing a significant increase in respiratory illnesses, particularly asthma, linked to worsening air quality from haze. - Asthma cases surged over eightfold in one week, with eye i…
Indonesia deploys cloud seeding, water bombing to combat wildfire haze
- Indonesia is intensifying efforts to combat wildfires using cloud seeding and water bombing, as a severe haze blankets Borneo and Sumatra. - Over five million people are at risk from the toxic haze,…
Haze: Asian Games training to move indoors
- National athletes preparing for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will reduce outdoor training due to ongoing haze conditions. - Training will shift indoors to protect athletes' health and ensure pr…
Indonesia Intensifies Battle Against Fires and Putrid Haze
- Indonesia is escalating its efforts to combat widespread fires and the resulting hazardous haze. - The severe haze has led to intermittent school closures and caused health issues for residents in S…
Malaysia Agriculture Expo Visitors Encouraged to Wear Face Masks Amid Haze
- Visitors attending the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Show (MAHA) 2026 are advised to wear face masks. - The recommendation is due to prevailing haze and hot weather conditions a…
