Indonesia's Haze Causes Political Headache for Neighbours
Toxic haze coming from Indonesia is worrying people in Singapore and Malaysia. Their governments are caught between anxious citizens and an irritable neighbour, which makes responding politically difficult. The haze is becoming a headache for officials across the region.
Context
Indonesia's haze typically comes from fires used to clear land, mainly on Sumatra and Borneo, which drift across the Strait of Malacca. The smoke has returned most dry seasons for decades, and neighbours have repeatedly pressed Jakarta to act.
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