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Southeast Asian transboundary haze crisis fluctuates

Overview

The transboundary haze crisis in Southeast Asia, driven by the 2026 El Niño phenomenon, experienced significant fluctuations in air quality through late October and early November.

While conditions had briefly improved in late October, air quality in Malaysia regressed on October 22, with 17 monitoring stations reporting unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) levels. The highest readings were recorded in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, at 164, and Johan Setia, Selangor, at 162. Unhealthy levels were also noted in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, and Sarawak. By October 27, Samalaju in Sarawak became the only area in Malaysia to record an unhealthy API of 152, while most other regions maintained moderate levels.

In Singapore, air quality improved by October 23, with PM2.5 readings returning to the normal range after more than two weeks of unhealthy conditions. However, the National Environment Agency warned that air quality could temporarily worsen due to dry conditions in southern Sumatra and Kalimantan, which might transport smoke toward Singapore under south-easterly winds.

By November 4, air quality across Malaysia had stabilized at good to moderate levels, with no stations reporting unhealthy API readings. Monitoring systems indicated good air quality in parts of Sarawak, Terengganu, and Pahang, while moderate readings were widespread across Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Johor, Kelantan, Penang, Sabah, Melaka, and Sarawak.

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Indonesia · Kalimantan · Malaysia · Singapore · National Environment Agency

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Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Malaysia air quality remains good to moderate

    Air quality in Malaysia is currently rated as good or moderate, with no stations reporting unhealthy Air Pollutant Index levels as of November 4.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Singapore haze expected to ease due to shifting winds and rain

    Singapore's haze is expected to improve as shifting winds and increased rainfall reduce the transport of smoke from regional fires in Indonesia.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Malaysia air quality improves with no unhealthy readings reported

    Malaysia's air quality has improved, with no areas recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) levels. Most locations currently report moderate or good air quality levels.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Haze in Southeast Asia forces cancellation of major running events

    Seasonal haze in Malaysia and Singapore has forced the cancellation or relocation of numerous marathons and running events due to unhealthy air quality levels.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Samalaju records unhealthy air quality in Sarawak

    Samalaju in Sarawak is the only Malaysian region reporting unhealthy air quality with an API of 152, while most other areas remain in the moderate category.

  6. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Singapore air quality improves as haze levels ease

    Singapore's air quality has improved to moderate levels after weeks of unhealthy haze, though forecasts suggest temporary worsening due to smoke drifting from Sumatra and Kalimantan.

  7. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Malaysia air quality reaches unhealthy levels in 17 stations

    Air quality in Malaysia has reached unhealthy levels at 17 monitoring stations, with the highest readings recorded in Nilai and Selangor. Many other regions report moderate air quality.

  8. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Malaysia air quality: 30 areas record unhealthy API levels

    Over 30 areas in Malaysia have recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) levels, with Batu Muda and Johan Setia reporting the highest readings of approximately 172 to 173.

  9. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Singapore air quality reaches unhealthy levels due to haze

    Singapore is experiencing unhealthy air quality across most regions due to smoke haze drifting from Kalimantan and Sumatra, with PSI levels reaching unhealthy ranges in four out of five districts.

  10. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Malaysia records unhealthy air quality in 25 areas due to haze

    Haze has caused unhealthy air quality readings in 25 Malaysian areas, with Pasir Gudang, Johor, recording the highest API of 190.

  11. [INTERNATIONAL] 40 sources
    Southeast Asia haze crisis triggers highest regional alert

    Severe Indonesian forest fires have triggered a high-level ASEAN haze alert, causing hazardous air quality, flight disruptions, and health crises across Southeast Asia, including Singapore and Malaysia.

  12. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Singapore investigates companies linked to haze-causing fires

    Singapore is investigating companies linked to Indonesian forest fires under its Transboundary Haze Pollution Act while issuing health advisories and mask distributions due to worsening air quality.

  13. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Air quality in Malaysia reaches unhealthy levels in 24 areas

    Twenty-four areas in Malaysia, including Pasir Gudang, recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) levels, with Johor and Negeri Sembilan among the most affected regions.

  14. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    South Sulawesi officials respond to haze from forest fires

    Authorities in Sinjai and Jeneponto, Indonesia, are distributing masks and coordinating emergency responses to protect public health from haze caused by forest and land fires.

  15. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Firefly extends flight cancellations due to regional haze

    Haze from Indonesian wildfires has caused unhealthy air quality in Singapore and Malaysia, leading Firefly to extend flight cancellations between Subang and Seletar through October 14.

  16. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Singapore to activate haze-related medical subsidies on October 12

    Singapore is activating haze-related medical subsidies starting October 12, capping treatment costs for eligible citizens at polyclinics and participating GP clinics due to deteriorating air quality.

  17. [INTERNATIONAL] 38 sources
    Indonesia wildfires trigger severe haze across Southeast Asia

    Severe Indonesian wildfires fueled by El Niño have caused hazardous haze across Southeast Asia, impacting air quality in Singapore and Malaysia, forcing school closures, and threatening wildlife.

  18. [SPORTS] 35 sources
    Singapore Grand Prix faces heat hazard and haze concerns

    The Singapore Grand Prix faces extreme heat and unhealthy haze from Indonesian wildfires. The FIA has declared a Heat Hazard, allowing optional driver cooling vests, while haze may restrict outdoor activities.

  19. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Malaysia records unhealthy air quality in 18 areas

    Eighteen areas in Malaysia recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index levels, with Batu Pahat in Johor reporting the highest reading of 188.

  20. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Indonesia forest fires trigger regional haze and transboundary pollution risks

    Rising forest fires in Indonesia, especially in Kalimantan, are causing transboundary haze across Southeast Asia, threatening public health, wildlife, and the regional plantation sector.

  21. [INTERNATIONAL] 14 sources
    Indonesia faces hazardous air quality and forest fire smoke

    Indonesia faces hazardous air quality in Palembang due to forest fires, with PM2.5 levels reaching dangerous peaks. Jakarta also reports poor air quality, while South Sulawesi prepares mask mandates.

  22. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Kuala Lumpur tops global pollution ranking amid Southeast Asian haze

    Kuala Lumpur has topped global pollution rankings as Indonesian wildfires cause severe, unhealthy haze across Malaysia and Singapore, exacerbated by El Nino weather conditions.

  23. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Singapore faces unhealthy haze from Sumatra and Kalimantan

    Singapore is facing unhealthy haze levels due to smoke drifting from Sumatra and Kalimantan, with PSI readings reaching moderate to unhealthy ranges and residents reporting respiratory irritation.

  24. [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Haze from forest fires degrades air quality in Tanjungpinang and Batam

    Haze from forest fires in Kalimantan and Riau has caused unhealthy air quality levels in Tanjungpinang and Batam, prompting health warnings for sensitive groups.

  25. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Malaysia reports unhealthy air quality in 31 areas due to haze

    Haze has returned to Malaysia, with 31 monitoring stations recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) levels, including high readings in Sarawak, Johor, and Melaka.

  26. [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Singapore air quality enters unhealthy range due to regional haze

    Singapore experienced unhealthy air quality on September 27 as regional haze from Sumatra and Kalimantan fires pushed PSI levels into the unhealthy range, affecting outdoor events and public health advisories.

  27. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Singapore air quality remains moderate amid regional haze

    Singapore's air quality remains in the Moderate range as smoke plumes from fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan are monitored. Forecasted showers may help reduce haze risks.

  28. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Air pollution reaches hazardous levels in parts of Indonesia

    Air pollution in Indonesia has reached hazardous levels, with Jakarta ranking fifth globally for poor air quality and Murung Raya in Kalimantan recording an extreme ISPU of 1,472.

  29. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Singapore faces haze risk from regional fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra

    Singapore faces increased haze risks due to smoke plumes from fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra, with the SIIA issuing a rare “Red” rating for severe haze potential in 2026.

  30. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Malaysia air quality reaches unhealthy levels in multiple regions

    Air quality in Malaysia has reached unhealthy levels across numerous locations, with Sarawak recording the highest Air Pollutant Index readings in areas such as Serian and Kapit.

  31. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Haze worsens across Malaysia with unhealthy air quality in 40 areas

    Haze levels have risen across Malaysia, with 40 areas reporting unhealthy air quality. Sarawak is heavily impacted, with Kanowit, Kuching, and Samarahan recording high API readings.

  32. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Haze impacts air quality in Pekanbaru and Batam

    Haze is impacting air quality in Pekanbaru and Batam, Indonesia. Pekanbaru has implemented distance learning due to unhealthy PM2.5 levels, while Batam's airport operations remain unaffected.

  33. [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Indonesian wildfire haze triggers severe air pollution in southern Thailand

    Wildfire haze from Indonesia has pushed PM2.5 air pollution levels in southern Thailand into dangerous red zones, prompting health warnings for residents in Hat Yai and surrounding provinces.

  34. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Riau air quality reaches unhealthy levels amid haze

    Pekanbaru faces ‘very unhealthy’ air quality due to haze, despite Riau recording only 42 hotspots out of 1,452 across Sumatra. Visibility in the city has dropped to five kilometers.

  35. [INTERNATIONAL] 13 sources
    Malaysia and Singapore face unhealthy air quality due to haze

    Haze has caused unhealthy air quality across Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore, with Johan Setia, Selangor, recording one of the highest API levels.

  36. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Air pollution reaches hazardous levels in parts of Indonesia

    Severe air pollution is affecting Indonesia, with hazardous ISPU levels exceeding 1,000 in Kotawaringin Timur and unhealthy PM2.5 concentrations reported in Palembang due to forest and land fires.

  37. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Riau faces respiratory infection surge amid forest fires and health insurance push

    Riau faces a surge in respiratory infections due to forest fire haze, while Pekanbaru officials push for increased National Health Insurance (JKN) participation to ensure community health security.

  38. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Indonesia holds high-level meeting to tackle forest fire risks

    Indonesian officials and 358 land-use companies met to coordinate responses to forest fires as El Nino risks remain high.

  39. [INTERNATIONAL] 20 sources
    Sarawak air quality remains unhealthy following lifting of Serian haze emergency

    Haze from Indonesian forest fires has caused severe air pollution across Southeast Asia, triggering a haze emergency in Sarawak, Malaysia, and affecting air quality in the Philippines and Singapore.

  40. [INTERNATIONAL] 14 sources
    Southeast Asia faces severe haze from Indonesian forest fires

    Severe forest fires in Indonesia have caused a transboundary haze crisis, leading to unhealthy air quality in Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, and impacting health and education across the region.

  41. [INTERNATIONAL] 24 sources
    Serian, Sarawak: Emergency declared due to hazardous haze

    Malaysia has declared a state of emergency in Sarawak's Serian Division due to hazardous haze from Indonesian wildfires. Hundreds of schools are closed as authorities conduct cloud-seeding operations.

  42. [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Davao air quality affected by Indonesian wildfire haze

    Haze from Indonesian wildfires has degraded air quality in the Philippines, pushing levels in parts of the Davao Region into the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category.

  43. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Palembang air quality reaches unhealthy levels due to forest fires

    Palembang's air quality reached ‘very unhealthy’ levels due to forest and land fire smoke in South Sumatra, prompting BMKG to advise residents to limit outdoor activities and wear protective gear.

  44. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Forest fires in Indonesia expose 3 million people to haze

    Forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan have exposed 3 million people to haze, prompting Komnas HAM to demand human rights protections and Bulog to coordinate rice aid distribution.

  45. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    South Sumatra forest fires cause haze and flight delays

    Haze from forest fires in South Sumatra is impacting aviation visibility at Palembang's SMB II Airport, though officials report a decrease in active hotspots despite ongoing smoke risks.

  46. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Haze pollution prompts mask and vitamin distribution in Indonesia

    Organizations in Dharmasraya and Kayuagung, Indonesia, are distributing masks and vitamins to protect citizens from respiratory issues caused by haze from forest and land fires.

  47. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Malaysia haze causes surge in asthma and respiratory cases

    Haze pollution in Malaysia has caused asthma cases to spike eightfold in one week, prompting health experts to warn both vulnerable and healthy individuals about respiratory risks.

  48. [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Sri Aman air quality reaches very unhealthy levels due to haze

    Haze has pushed air pollution in Sri Aman, Sarawak, into the ‘very unhealthy’ category. Schools in Lubok Antu have closed due to poor air quality affecting thousands of students.

  49. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Riau institutions respond to hazardous haze from forest fires

    Institutions in Riau, Indonesia, are responding to hazardous haze from forest fires; Universitas Abdurrab opened an emergency respiratory clinic, while Universitas Riau moved classes online.

  50. [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Indonesia implements remote learning and health alerts amid forest fires

    Indonesia is responding to severe forest fire smoke by implementing remote learning for students and issuing health warnings for vulnerable groups, including pregnant women and the elderly.

  51. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Jambi forest fires cause poor air quality and trigger mask distribution

    Forest fires in Jambi have caused poor air quality, leading schools to mandate masks and the military to distribute 6,000 free masks to residents to mitigate health risks.

  52. [INTERNATIONAL] 24 sources
    Southeast Asia haze worsens as Indonesian forest fires impact Malaysia

    Haze from Indonesian forest fires has caused unhealthy air quality across Malaysia and Indonesia, prompting school closures in Pekanbaru and triggering increased enforcement in Malaysia.

  53. [INTERNATIONAL] 21 sources
    Indonesia wildfires expose 3 million people to hazardous haze

    Wildfires in Indonesia have exposed 3 million people to hazardous haze, causing a surge in respiratory infections. The government has deployed medical teams and supplies to seven affected provinces.

  54. [HEALTH] 8 sources
    Malaysia health issues rise amid haze and poor air quality

    Haze in Malaysia has caused a 259% surge in asthma cases and a 124% rise in respiratory infections, with unhealthy air quality reported in Sarawak and other regions due to transboundary smoke.

  55. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Sarawak closes 591 schools due to worsening haze

    Sarawak has closed 591 schools and implemented immediate closure protocols for childcare centers as haze levels rise, affecting nearly 197,000 students across 10 districts.

  56. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    West Kalimantan faces 360 fire hotspots amid haze concerns

    West Kalimantan faces 360 fire hotspots due to the dry season. Deputy Governor Krisantus Kurniawan has urged public vigilance and warned that corporations responsible for land fires may face license revocations

  57. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Riau faces unhealthy air quality due to forest fire haze

    Haze from forest fires in Sumatra has pushed air quality in Riau into the unhealthy red zone, prompting medical experts to advise mask use and limited outdoor activity for vulnerable groups.

  58. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Indonesia faces wildfire risks amid El Nino and Mount Raung smoke

    Indonesia faces heightened wildfire risks due to El Nino, with BMKG warning of dry weather until October. Meanwhile, smoke at Mount Raung is attributed to land fires rather than volcanic activity.

  59. [INTERNATIONAL] 16 sources
    Indonesia combats rising forest fires amid strong El Nino

    Indonesia is battling intensified forest fires affecting over 200,000 hectares due to a strong El Nino. The government is deploying aircraft and cloud seeding to mitigate the crisis.

  60. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Sarawak reports unhealthy air quality due to transboundary haze

    Unhealthy air quality levels have been recorded in several Malaysian regions, notably Sarawak, due to transboundary haze and hotspots in Kalimantan, prompting calls for regional action via ASEAN.

  61. [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Sarawak closes 108 schools as haze levels rise

    Haze from Indonesian forest fires has caused 108 schools in Sarawak's Serian district to close. Unhealthy air quality affects multiple Malaysian regions, with no significant improvement expected for days.

  62. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Air quality in Indonesia reaches unhealthy levels due to forest fires

    Air quality in parts of Indonesia, including Kubu Raya, has reached unhealthy levels due to forest and land fires, with PM2.5 concentrations hitting 250.0 µg/m³ in some areas.

  63. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Haze from regional fires impacts air quality in Malaysia and Singapore

    Haze from Indonesian forest fires is causing unhealthy air quality across Sarawak, Sabah, and parts of Malaysia, while Singapore monitors rising risks as dry conditions persist.

  64. [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Indonesia wildfires cause school closures and transboundary haze

    Wildfires in Indonesia, driven by El Niño, have burned over 107,000 hectares, causing school closures and spreading unhealthy haze into Malaysia, particularly affecting Sarawak.

  65. [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Sarawak haze worsens as Kalimantan fires drive unhealthy air quality

    Sarawak’s API spiked to unhealthy levels as Kalimantan fires in Indonesia caused 643 hotspots; Malaysia’s environment agency activated haze action plans, cloud‑seeding and school closures.

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