The Kuala Lumpur skyline, including the Petronas Twin Towers, is shrouded in haze on September 11, 2019. Photo: AFP
The Kuala Lumpur skyline, including the Petronas Twin Towers, is shrouded in haze on September 11, 2019. Photo: AFP
Indonesia

The haze is back. Can Malaysia and Indonesia clear the air?

  • Putrajaya has blamed – and offered help to – Jakarta, which denies full responsibility for the poor air quality
  • The smog poses a health hazard to the region, while it also has negative consequences for business and tourism

The Kuala Lumpur skyline, including the Petronas Twin Towers, is shrouded in haze on September 11, 2019. Photo: AFP
The Kuala Lumpur skyline, including the Petronas Twin Towers, is shrouded in haze on September 11, 2019. Photo: AFP
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