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Indonesian forecast warns pollutants moving from Kalimantan, Sumatra fires towards Malaysia and Singapore

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail 9/1 20:34 X
Indonesian forecast warns pollutants moving from Kalimantan, Sumatra fires towards Malaysia and Singapore
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JAKARTA, Sept 1 — Pollutants from fires in Indonesia’s Sumatra and Kalimantan are continuing to move towards the Strait of Malacca and Natuna Sea, and potentially towards...

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The forecast by Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) came as fire spots declined sharply across priority provinces in Kalimantan and remained relatively low in Sumatra on Tuesday, although severe air pollution persisted in parts of both islands.

National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) Acting Head of Data, Information and Disaster Communication Centre Berton Panjaitan said Central Kalimantan recorded the highest number at 63, down from 72 a day earlier, while West Kalimantan fell to 30 from 104 and South Kalimantan to 13 from 55.

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Sep 1, 2026
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Sep 1, 2026
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