Hotspots, peat fires and palm oil: Why tracing Malaysia’s haze is so complicated
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PUTRAJAYA, Sept 20 — The return of the haze across parts of Malaysia has once again brought forest and land fires in the region into focus.But as smoke spreads and satellite...
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But as smoke spreads and satellite images light up with hotspots, the question of where the fires are and what caused them is not as straightforward as it may appear.
Malaysia’s response this time includes an offer of firefighting assistance to Indonesia, which reflects the fact that the haze does not stop at national borders.
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- Sep 20, 2026
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