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Massive wildfires in Indonesia have blanketed Singapore and Malaysia in toxic smog for weeks, turning into a regional public health crisis. Singapore is investigating companies over the fires.
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Singapore recorded its worst air pollution of 2026, with one-hour particulate concentrations reaching about 288 micrograms per cubic metre. The haze comes from wildfires in Indonesia.
Why it matters: Transboundary haze threatens public health across the region.
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Singapore recorded its highest air pollution of the year, with one-hour particulate concentrations around 288 micrograms per cubic metre, as haze from Indonesian wildfires spread; schools in East Timor were also shut.
Why it matters: Transboundary haze threatens public health across Southeast Asia and strains regional relations.
Sources: AFP · See it on the globe