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Part of situation: Southeast Asian transboundary haze crisis fluctuates (65 clusters)

Southeast Asia haze worsens as Indonesian forest fires impact Malaysia

transboundary haze forest fires air quality Southeast Asia El Niño

Severe haze caused by forest and land fires in Indonesia has significantly degraded air quality across Southeast Asia, affecting both Indonesia and Malaysia. In Malaysia, approximately 30 areas recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, with high concentrations reported in Sarawak, particularly in the Serian district, and in various states along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, including Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Johor.

In Indonesia, the haze has caused dangerous air quality levels in regions such as Pekanbaru. As a result, schools in Pekanbaru have transitioned to online learning to protect students from the deteriorating conditions.

Data from the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre identified hundreds of hot spots across Kalimantan and Sumatra. Experts suggest that the El Niño phenomenon may be exacerbating the fire conditions. Malaysian authorities have responded by increasing law enforcement and daily patrols to prevent further open burning.

Entities

ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre · Department of Environment · Department of Environment Malaysia · IQAir · Indonesia · Malaysia · MetMalaysia · Pekanbaru · Perak · Saarani Mohamad · Sarawak · Selangor

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Malaysia reported a 259 percent surge in asthma cases and a 124 percent increase in respiratory infections due to haze.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Jambi Provincial Government suspended in-person learning for preschool and kindergarten students in Jambi City. ulasan.co
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport in Pekanbaru continues normal flight operations despite reduced visibility. www.viva.co.id
  • [● 3 SOURCES] PM2.5 concentrations in Pekanbaru reached 508.8 µg/m³ on Tuesday morning. www.jawapos.com · www.antaranews.com · mediaindonesia.com
  • [● 4 SOURCES] Pekanbaru has extended online learning for preschool through junior high school students until August 28, 2026. bahanamahasiswa.co · en.tempo.co · www.jpnn.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] There were 2,193 hot spots detected across Sumatra on Monday, August 24, 2026. www.jawapos.com · www.antaranews.com
  • [● 6 SOURCES] Up to 30 areas in Malaysia recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings. www.liputan6.com · www.beritaharian.sg · globalnation.inquirer.net · disway.id · www.rri.co.id
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The deterioration in air quality was detected mainly in states along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and several areas in Sarawak. www.rri.co.id
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Widespread agricultural hot spots were identified across thousands of hectares in Sumatra, Indonesia. globalnation.inquirer.net · www.rri.co.id
  • [● 10 SOURCES] An API reading between 101 and 200 is categorized as unhealthy. malaysiatribune.news · mgperak.com · tvpertiwi.com · www.tvsarawak.my · berita.rtm.gov.my · +5 more
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Moderate to dense transboundary haze was detected in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, moving northwards towards western Sarawak. www.rri.co.id
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Schools in Penang are prepared to implement home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) if the API exceeds 200.

Sources

Cuaca panas, kurang hujan dijangka berterusan hingga hujung minggu [www.utusan.com.my]
16 kawasan catat IPU tidak sihat, Sri Aman tertinggi 166 [www.kosmo.com.my]
Pekanbaru Extends Online Classes as Haze Worsens [en.tempo.co]
Haze hits unhealthy levels across 30 areas in Malaysia [globalnation.inquirer.net]
Jerebu Malaysia: Sarawak & Lembah Klang Teruk Terjejas [www.beritaharian.sg]
Kualitas Udara Pekanbaru Level Berbahaya Akibat Karhutla Riau, Kasus ISPA Meningkat [mediaindonesia.com]
Kualitas Udara Memburuk Akibat Kabut Asap Karhutla, Pemprov Jambi Liburkan PAUD dan TK [ulasan.co]
BMKG ingatkan kualitas udara Pekanbaru berbahaya karena kabut asap [www.antaranews.com]
Sebut Jarak Pandang Masih aman, Otoritas Bandara Pekanbaru Tegaskan Operasional Tetap Normal [www.viva.co.id]
Belajar Daring, Anak Sekolah di Pekanbaru Diimbau Tidak Main di Luar Rumah [www.jpnn.com]
Three Sarawak areas record unhealthy air quality, Sri Aman highest at API 167 [dayakdaily.com]
Kabut Asap Selimuti 30 Wilayah di Malaysia [www.liputan6.com]
16 kawasan catat IPU tidak sihat [berita.rtm.gov.my]
MELAKA SIAP SIAGA HADAPI CUACA PANAS EKSTREM, JEREBU [www.melakahariini.my]
Kabut Asap Karhutla Bisa Picu Serangan Jantung, Ini Penanganannya [leisure.harianjogja.com]
Kabut Asap Meluas, Kualitas Udara Malaysia Memburuk [www.rri.co.id]
Laporan IQAir Mengkhawatirkan, Kuala Lumpur Berstatus Tidak Sehat karena Karhutla Indonesia [disway.id]
Kualiti udara merosot, 16 kawasan catat IPU tidak sihat [tvpertiwi.com]
17 kawasan rekod IPU tidak sihat, Sri Aman tertinggi [mgperak.com]
Kualitas Udara Memburuk, Sekolah di Bengkalis Beralih ke Pembelajaran Daring Empat Hari [beritariau.com]
17 kawasan rekod IPU tidak sihat, Sri Aman tertinggi - TVS [www.tvsarawak.my]
19 kawasan termasuk Nilai dan Seremban catat IPU tidak sihat [malaysiatribune.news]
BMKG Sebut Kualitas Udara Berbahaya Akibat Asap Karhutla [www.jawapos.com]
Kabut Asap Selimuti Pekanbaru, Perkuliahan Unri Masih Berlangsung [bahanamahasiswa.co]