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“- Published The haze billowing out from wildfires in the Indonesian regions of Kalimantan, Papua and Sumatra knows no borders.”

“But for Mr Akramin, boycotting Indonesian products was not a solution to the ongoing haze problems.”

“According to the study, spikes in such visits in 2016 and 2019 coincided with periods of haze caused by Indonesian wildfires.”

““The current haze crisis is a real symptom, a real example of how climate change affects our day-to-day lives,” said Syahdiva Moezbar, with the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air in Jakarta.”

“More than 333,470 residents have suffered acute respiratory illnesses across the seven Indonesian provinces affected by the haze since mid-August, according to data from Indonesia’s Ministry of Health.”

“Indonesian wildfires reignite transboundary haze concerns The deaths came as Indonesia intensified efforts to combat forest and land fires that have worsened this year as El Niño intensifies a prolonged dry season.”

“Singapore's investigations into four Indonesian companies over their alleged role in the 2015 haze crisis remain open, a case that strained relations with Jakarta at the time.”

“Amid a so-called "Super El Niño" that has supercharged local drought conditions, thousands of active fire hotspots are spreading and multiplying across the country, fuelling a transnational haze crisis that is the region's worst in more than a decade.”

“For many, it's reminiscent of 2015, a horrid fire season that led to a smoke haze and air pollution crisis across parts of South-East Asia.”

“Residents of Palangkaraya, on the Indonesian island of Borneo, are struggling to cope with weeks of toxic haze caused by wildfires, which has taken a toll on their health, livelihoods and education.”

“Calls to sue Indonesia over haze; Pinduoduo craze sweeps Malaysia: 7 Asia highlights From Bali’s fuel crisis to younger Japanese fearing Trump’s US more than China, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting Many Indonesians are urging…”

“The Singapore government has reintroduced subsidised care for haze-related illnesses, as it last did in 2015, when smoke from Indonesian fires hung over the region for weeks.”

“The Indonesian government has been accused of “gross negligence” in a class action lawsuit over its handling of wildfires that have cloaked large parts of South-east Asia in a toxic haze, shuttered schools and caused a spike in respiratory illnesses.”

“…ts say communities like Sriwati’s are facing a severe water crisis as this year’s super El Niño, combined with decades of degradation of the island’s ecologically vital peatlands — ancient wetlands that are critical for carbon storage, water regulation and…”

“It is not the first time Indonesian haze has caused a regional pollution crisis, but neighbouring countries have few options for legal recourse, experts say: Case at the ICJ Suggestions that Malaysia and Singapore take Indonesia to the UN’s highest judicial…”

“Massive fires in Indonesia have torched large stretches of land and triggered public health concerns over toxic haze across the region.”

“It’s already beset by an energy crisis triggered by the war in Iran.”

“It's already beset by an energy crisis triggered by the war in Iran.”

“Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called for stricter regulations and sanctions against those who use slash and burn methods to clear land, as the country struggles to contain wildfires that have been raging for weeks.”

“…er of wildfire hotspots, turned to spiritual measures on Tuesday as huge blazes in central and western regions scorched wide areas of forests and peatland, creating a choking haze that blanketed some cities in the world’s most populous Muslim-majority…”