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Kuching riverside in the city centre is shrouded in thick haze in Kuching, 4 September, 2026

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Video. Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak as haze reaches critical level

Updated: 04/09/2026 - 13:02 GMT+2

Haze is a recurring seasonal problem in Southeast Asia, where smoke from forest and peat fires in Indonesia can travel across national borders and affect neighbouring Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore.

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