Key facts
- Haze has returned to Malaysia's Sarawak and Selangor regions.
- The haze is caused by uncontrolled wildfires in Indonesia.
- Air quality has deteriorated in the affected Malaysian areas.
Haze has returned to Malaysia's Sarawak and Selangor regions, a consequence of uncontrolled wildfires currently burning in Indonesia. The deteriorating air quality in these Malaysian states raises concerns about public health and the environmental impact of the fires across the border. The situation highlights the transboundary nature of air pollution stemming from forest fires, often exacerbated by dry conditions.