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Sarawak air quality hits hazardous levels as Indonesian forest fires spread smoke

Air pollutant index in Malaysia's Sarawak state exceeded 400, with Serian recording 476, due to transboundary smoke from Indonesian wildfires in West Kalimantan. This is an annual pattern, but the severity is notable. The haze threatens public health and could strain bilateral relations.

South China Morning Post2 days agoMY, IDengCredibility 33%View source

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Mosaic Score5.3
Confidence0.9
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.3

Intelligence Tags

#air pollution#wildfires#haze#transboundary pollution#public health

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SarawakSerianKuchingSamarahanSri AmanWest Kalimantan

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