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Malaysia Calls for United ASEAN Response to Mounting Transboundary Haze Threats

Malaysia is pushing for coordinated regional action among ASEAN nations to combat transboundary haze pollution, citing rising hotspot activity and the strengthening El Niño phenomenon as immediate threats to air quality and public health across Southeast Asia.

By Aisyah Razak · 22 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Malaysia Records Nearly 18,500 Open Burning Cases in First Seven Months of 2024; 62 Zones Flagged as High-Risk

Malaysia recorded 18,432 open burning cases from January to July this year, nearly double the 9,941 cases from the same period last year, with authorities identifying 62 high-risk locations vulnerable to large-scale fires.

By Aisyah Razak · 18 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

Malaysia Calls for United ASEAN Response to Mounting Transboundary Haze Threats

Malaysia Records Nearly 18,500 Open Burning Cases in First Seven Months of 2024; 62 Zones Flagged as High-Risk

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