Haze forces Malaysian runners indoors as air quality deteriorates

Persistent forest and peatland fires in Southeast Asia have degraded air quality in Kuala Lumpur and surrounding areas, prompting fitness groups to move training indoors. The situation reflects an ongoing regional haze crisis, with 15 districts reporting unhealthy air by Thursday morning. This underscores the public health and economic impact of seasonal burning, though the immediate market effect is limited.

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