Southeast Asia haze crisis resurges as Kalimantan fires choke Borneo

Transboundary haze from peatland and forest fires in Indonesian Kalimantan is again blanketing Borneo, reversing progress claimed six years ago. The crisis is causing health emergencies in Sarawak, with schools closed and clinics treating respiratory cases. The recurrence underscores the failure of regional mitigation efforts and raises risks of broader economic and health impacts across Southeast Asia.