Why won’t the rain wash away Malaysia’s haze? Experts explain what’s keeping the smoke coming

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Singapore’s skyline, with the Formula One pit building on October 15, 2026. Haze from Indonesian forest fires continues to blanket the city‑state. — AFP pic

Singapore
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The lawsuit filed by professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia against his company, LZJ Management Sdn Bhd, and his family was resolved amicably at the High Court today. — Bernama pic

Sports
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In a statement posted on Facebook today, Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said the explanations and evidence provided by PAS during the Registrar of Societies’ (RoS) investigation were baseless and failed to meet legal and constitutional requirements. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim Anwar alleged that several cases involving so-called corporate mafia activities were linked to a former finance minister who wielded considerable influence and controlled substantial financial resources. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said no action would be taken against the Universiti Malaya student whose question at i-Future 2026 went viral. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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A fire burns at a landfill site in Rasau Jaya, Kubu Raya, West Kalimantan on August 6, 2026. — AFP pic

World
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A man crosses a street during a downpour in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur, October 18, 2026. Heavy rainfall has offered only temporary relief from the haze, with fresh smoke continuing to drift into Malaysia from Indonesia. — AFP pic

Malaysia
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Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today expressed sadness over the deregistration of Perikatan Nasional (PN), describing the development as a lesson for leaders of political coalitions to act fairly towards all member parties and comply with their constitutions and the law. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysia
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The Court of Appeal has rejected fashion designer Jovian Mandagie’s bid to overturn a High Court ruling ordering him to pay RM10 million to two companies over alleged breaches of friendly loan agreements. — Picture via Instagram/Jovian Mandagie

Malaysia
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Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has warned members of the Selangor royal family against exploiting their royal status to deceive others for personal gain. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has encouraged Malaysians to use the locally developed TuJu navigation app as an alternative to Waze. — Bernama pic

Malaysia
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Transport Minister Anthony Loke visits an exhibit at the 2026 Transport Expo Asia at Mitec, October 20, 2026. Loke says fares for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link are expected to be announced by the end of 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia
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Professor Datuk Seri Noor Azuan Abu Osman, have been named among the world’s top 2 per cent of scientists in the latest Stanford University–Elsevier global ranking.

Life
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People lay flowers outside the office of Australian politician Helen Haines October 20, 2026. — AFP pic

World
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A screengrab of Google Maps showing Samoa’s location.

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