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SE Asia toxic smog: Indonesia land-burning firms face mounting anger

Seasonal land-clearing fires in Indonesia have produced a severe transboundary haze choking Singapore, Malaysia, and parts of Thailand, with authorities failing to curb corporate burning. The event recurs annually but this year's intensity and public anger are notable, raising pressure for enforcement and potential regional diplomatic friction.

BBC Worldabout 3 hours agoID, SG, MY, THengCredibility 44%View source

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Mosaic Score5.0
Model confidence0.5
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.4

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IndonesiaSingaporeMalaysiaThailand

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