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19 October 2026 World Indonesia
Forest fires, often deliberately set to clear land for oil palm plantations, are enveloping Sumatra and the Batam islands. In Malaysia, schools in five states and Kuala Lumpur reopen after disruptions. Veterinarians there are noting more respiratory problems in animals.
17 October 2026 World Indonesia
Raging fires in Indonesia are spreading thick pollution haze over Southeast Asia. Asean's regional monitoring system has triggered its highest alert level, and Jakarta's air was deemed unhealthy Thursday with an index of 152.
16 October 2026 World Singapore
Smoke haze from Indonesian fires is affecting Malaysia, where air quality in Pasir Gudang, in Johor state, reaches the "very unhealthy" level. School closures are reported and public frustration is growing. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar says he has done "all we can".
12 October 2026 Markets
The stock of Malaysian leisure group Genting plummeted with the largest decline in 28 years, after announcing a fundraising of approximately 1.25 billion ringgit (306 million dollars).
8 October 2026 World Indonesia
One of Indonesia's worst forest fire seasons is causing a toxic smoke haze affecting several Southeast Asian countries. Five flights, including that of the Malaysian Transport Minister, were disrupted at Senai airport in the state of Johor.
4 October 2026 World Indonesia
In Indonesia, residents of West Kalimantan are suing the government over persistent smoke haze, the worst fire season in 11 years. In Malaysia, six zones in Johor state recorded unhealthy air quality, with Batu Pahat being the most affected.
2 October 2026 World Nepal
Only 112 bodies have been identified and returned to their families after the floods in Nepal. One Malaysian among the 55 reported missing was found alive and reunited with his family.
30 September 2026 World Myanmar
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees expressed concern about the return to Myanmar of over 1,000 people sent back by Malaysia, due to the dramatic humanitarian conditions prevailing there.
30 September 2026 World Singapore
Kuala Lumpur tops a global pollution ranking, with Singapore in third position. Authorities and the press attribute these conditions to smoke from forest fires in neighboring Indonesia.
18 September 2026 Markets Latvia
Malaysian airline AirAsia sees its shares plunge 21% amid financing concerns, while Latvian airline Air Baltic requested its placement under protection of Chapter 11 of American bankruptcy law while asserting it remains solvent.
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