Indonesian fires trigger worst haze in decade, choking Malaysian Borneo

Seasonal Indonesian land-clearing fires have produced a toxic haze that has settled over Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, causing a surge in respiratory illnesses and hazardous air quality. This is the region's worst haze crisis in a decade, though the exact extent of the fires and their duration remain uncertain. The event highlights recurring transboundary pollution and its health and economic impacts across Southeast Asia.