Recorded 10 October 2026 at 07:41 UTC

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Malaysia Shuts Schools as Indonesian Haze Spreads

Malaysia has closed schools as toxic haze from forest fires in Indonesia pushes air quality to unhealthy levels. Kuala Lumpur's Air Pollutant Index reported unhealthy readings, prompting emergency measures. The smog has affected parts of Southeast Asia.

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Toxic smoke from forest fires in Indonesia has pushed air pollution to unhealthy levels, prompting authorities in Malaysia to take emergency measures.

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Southeast Asian haze from Indonesian wildfires

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Malaysia has shut schools as toxic haze from ongoing Indonesian wildfires pushes air quality to unhealthy levels, with Kuala Lumpur's Air Pollutant Index reporting unhealthy readings amid smog from forest fires.

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Malaysia shut schools and took emergency measures as toxic haze from Indonesian wildfires pushed air pollution to unhealthy levels, including unhealthy Air Pollutant Index readings in Kuala Lumpur.

In this event Indonesian Muslims brave choking smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfires Earlier coverage

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Al Jazeera Published 9 October 2026

Malaysia shuts schools as haze from Indonesian fires chokes Southeast Asia

DW Published 9 October 2026

Malaysia shuts schools amid toxic haze from Indonesian fires

Toxic smoke from forest fires in Indonesia has pushed air pollution to unhealthy levels, prompting authorities in Malaysia to take emergency measures.

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