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Haze from Indonesian wildfires sparks respiratory surge, school closures

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC · How we work

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Indonesian wildfires have blanketed Malaysia and Singapore with haze for over a month, prompting school closures.
The haze has driven a sharp rise in respiratory complaints in the affected areas.
Experts say Malaysia and Singapore have few legal avenues to combat the pollution.
Proposals to bring Indonesia before the International Court of Justice encounter a fundamental obstacle.

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Story summary

Indonesian wildfires have blanketed Malaysia and Singapore with haze for over a month, prompting school closures.
The haze has driven a sharp rise in respiratory complaints in the affected areas.
Experts say Malaysia and Singapore have few legal avenues to combat the pollution.
Proposals to bring Indonesia before the International Court of Justice encounter a fundamental obstacle.