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Malaysia shuts schools as haze from Indonesian fires chokes Southeast Asia

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Malaysia's air quality index reached unhealthy levels due to smog generated by forest fires in Indonesia, prompting authorities to shut schools. This event occurred in October 2026, with the Malaysian Air Pollutant Index reporting specific unhealthy conditions. The primary cause identified is smoke from Indonesian fires affecting the broader Southeast Asian region.

Key points

• Malaysia's Air Pollutant Index reported unhealthy air quality levels in Kuala Lumpur, directly attributed to smog from forest fires in Indonesia.
• Schools were shut down in Malaysia as a direct response to the hazardous air conditions caused by the regional fire smoke.

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The evidence is limited to a single sentence from a news article dated October 2026, providing no details on fire locations, smoke concentrations, or specific health impacts.

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