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Indonesian haze chokes region as Malaysia closes schools

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Thick smoke haze from Indonesian fires is blanketing parts of the region, with visibility in Palembang dropping to 400 metres. Malaysia's King has decreed school closures in areas where the Air Pollutant Index exceeds 150, and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has contacted Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto over the issue. Greenpeace reports that Malaysian and Singaporean companies rank among the top 20 entities linked to the fires driving the pollution.

Why now: Cross-border haze from Indonesian fires is worsening air quality and prompting government action in neighbouring countries.

IndonesiaMalaysiaPrabowo SubiantoAnwar IbrahimGreenpeace

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Evidence

• Haze: Agong decrees school closures for areas with API above 150, Anwar reaches out to Prabowo · Malaysiakini
• Malaysian and Singaporean in top 20 entities linked to fires in Indonesia · Greenpeace
• Visibility drops to 400 metres as thick haze blankets Indonesia's Palembang · The Star

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