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Southeast Asia Faces High Risk of Severe Haze in 2026
Malaysia and Southeast Asia are on high alert for a severe haze risk in 2026 due to factors like El Nino, increased biofuel demand, and budget cuts in Indonesia. A report from SIIA warns of the heightened danger.
24 Jun, 04:00 — 24 Jun, 08:18
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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual68d ago
High risk of severe haze for rest of 2026 amid El Nino, biofuel demand and Indonesia budget cuts: Report
The report by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs identified August to September as the "peak danger" period for transboundary haze.
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Malaysia, SE Asia on red alert for severe haze risk in 2026, warns SIIA report
SINGAPORE, June 24 — Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Singapore could face severe transboundary haze in the coming...
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