Indonesia fires trigger highest-level regional haze alert as pollution spreads across South-east Asia

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A container ship is seen docked at the PSA Tanjong Pagar terminal port in Singapore on October 16, 2026, as the country continues to be shrouded in haze caused by fires in Indonesia. — AFP pic

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A view of the haze in Port Klang October 16, 2026. A total of 24 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy air quality as of 9.30am, with Pasir Gudang, Johor, registering the highest Air Pollutant Index reading at 196. — Bernama pic

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As of 7 pm on Friday, NEA data showed that the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) had continued to deteriorate with three regions recording very unhealthy air quality. — AFP pic

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