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Indonesia faces a severe air pollution crisis as forest and land fires push the Air Pollutant Index to 573 in Central Kalimantan, affecting 3.4 million people across seven provinces and prompting emergency health measures.
Perak's health authorities are intensifying surveillance of haze-related illnesses through hospital and clinic networks following moderate air pollution readings across the state.
Authorities in Sarawak have suspended operations at 108 schools in Serian following hazardous air pollution levels. The closure triggers remote learning protocols under the National Haze Action Plan.
Selangor's Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has pledged contingency measures for the 2026 Malaysia Games if air quality deteriorates to unhealthy levels, with Johan Setia in Klang currently experiencing poor air quality.