GlobeNow.tvIndonesian Authorities Combat Severe Forest Fires and Toxic Haze
Between 7 Oct 2026, 02:13 UTC and 11 Oct 2026, 03:16 UTC, GlobeNow.tv collected 100 news videos about Indonesian Authorities Combat Severe Forest Fires and Toxic Haze from 14 outlets in 4 countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. The most recent report is “Haze in East Kotawaringin, Residents Still Attend Car Free Day” from METRO TV, published 11 Oct 2026, 03:16 UTC.
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Severe toxic haze originating from Indonesian wildfires has blanketed Malaysia and Singapore, disrupting daily life and triggering diplomatic engagement. According to reports from regional networks, the cross-border smog has forced flight cancellations at multiple airports, pushed air pollution to dangerous levels, and threatened vulnerable groups as fires rage across Sumatra and Kalimantan.
Coverage varies sharply by geography and perspective across the participating outlets. Malaysian broadcasters such as Astro AWANI and Buletin TV3 focus heavily on domestic fallout, detailing rising air pollutant index readings, school closures ordered by the authorities, and political talks between Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo. Singaporean channels like CNA and The Straits Times emphasize urban contingency plans, opening community spaces, and official offers of assistance. Meanwhile, Indonesian outlets including KOMPASTV and METRO TV highlight local devastation, detailing encroaching flames near residential areas in Palangka Raya, disrupted flights, identification of suspects, and plans for a new agency.
Viewers commenting from Malaysia express frustration over national spending priorities, questioning why funds are allocated for military assets rather than firefighting aircraft or cloud-seeding technology to induce rain. This public sentiment underscores underlying regional tensions regarding the recurring nature of the crisis and the perceived lack of preventative aerial firefighting equipment.
As the crisis unfolds, reports indicate that authorities will continue monitoring air quality indices for daily school operations and evaluating contingency plans. The coverage suggests that regional cooperation between Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, alongside Indonesia's proposed administrative and enforcement measures, will dictate how the smoke-choked region navigates the ongoing environmental emergency.
How the story developed
- Worsening Forest Fires and Smog Disruption in Indonesia
- Haze Crisis & School ClosuresHazardous Indonesian Smog Triggers School Closures and Diplomatic Appeal in Malaysia
- Regional Haze CrisisIndonesian Wildfires Trigger Severe Toxic Haze Across Malaysia and Singapore
- Regional haze and school closuresIndonesian Wildfires Trigger Severe Toxic Haze Across Malaysia and Singapore
- Haze Spread to SingaporeIndonesian Wildfires Trigger Severe Toxic Haze Across Malaysia and Singapore
- Haze CrisisIndonesian Wildfires Trigger Toxic Transboundary Haze Across Southeast Asia
- Sanctions and Public OutcryAnger Mounts Over Indonesian Wildfires and Toxic Haze
- Firefighting and weather modificationIndonesian Authorities Combat Severe Forest Fires and Toxic Haze
- Firefighting and haze managementIndonesian Authorities Combat Severe Forest Fires and Toxic HazeNow
Latest reports
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BREAKING NEWS - Water Scarcity, Volunteers Work Hard to Extinguish Forest and Land Fires in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan
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Toxic smog coming from Indonesia chokes Malaysia and Singapore: What's the story?
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Flights cancelled from Sibu Airport in western Malaysia due to forest fires
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4 Months of Forest Fire Haze Chokes Sumatra & Kalimantan, Vulnerable Groups Threatened
Forest and land fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan have choked the regions with smoke for four months, severely threatening the health and daily lives of…
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Ministry of Education monitors API, school operation status to be announced daily
Malaysia's Ministry of Education monitors the Air Pollutant Index and announces school operation statuses daily.
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Ministry of Education monitors API, school operation status to be announced daily
Malaysia's Ministry of Education announced that it will monitor the Air Pollutant Index daily and announce school operation statuses before 2:45 pm to manage…
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Heartbreaking: Elderly Woman Cries as Forest and Land Fires Threaten Her Home
Severe forest and land fires (Karhutla) driven by dry climate and extreme weather have threatened residential areas in Indonesia. A poignant video captured an…
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Forest Fires Not Over Yet, Palangka Raya Residents Must Live Amidst Smoke Haze
Residents of Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, continue to struggle for survival amidst heavy smog caused by ongoing forest and land fires. The thick haze…
Reports by location
One representative report for each country or region where reports were filed; the original-language headline is shown underneath.
| Location | Representative report | Videos | News outlets |
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| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 9-Vehicle Pileup in Lampung Allegedly Caused by Smog FogKecelakaan Beruntun 9 Kendaraan di Lampung, Diduga Gegara Kabut Asap | KOMPAS SIANGKOMPASTV · 7 Oct 2026, 10:14 UTC | 50 | 6 |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | PM Anwar Contacts Prabowo, Indonesia Agrees to Immediate Action on Haze CrisisJEREBU | PM Hubungi Prabowo, Indonesia Setuju Laksana Tindakan Segera (BU)Buletin TV3 · 8 Oct 2026, 12:24 UTC | 33 | 6 |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | Singapore overtakes Kuala Lumpur, air quality reaches very unhealthy levelsSingapura atasi kuala lumpur, kualiti udara sangat tidak sihatAstro AWANI · 7 Oct 2026, 16:11 UTC | 13 | 7 |
| 🇧🇳 Brunei | 4 Months of Forest Fire Haze Chokes Sumatra & Kalimantan, Vulnerable Groups Threatened4 Bulan Asap Karhutla Mencekik Sumatera & Kalimantan, Kelompok Rentan Terancam | KOMPAS MALAMKOMPASTV · 10 Oct 2026, 16:15 UTC | 4 | 3 |
Key numbers
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Videos | 100 |
| News outlets | 14 |
| Countries and regions | 4 |
| Languages | 9Indonesian, Arabic, Malay, English, Burmese, Thai, Persian, Chinese |
| First report | METRO TV |
| Latest report | METRO TV |
| Coverage span | 4 days |
| Busiest hour | 13 reports in the hour from 7 Oct 2026, 12:00 UTC |
How the story unfolded
- First report: METRO TV (from Indonesia)Wildfire and Land Fire Smoke Triggers Multiple Vehicle Collision
- First report from Malaysia (Berita RTM)7 Oct 2026 - Haze: 159 schools in Batu Pahat closed today
- Peak: 13 reports within one hour
- First report from Singapore (ABS-CBN News)Singapore prepares for F1 under haze from Indonesia fires
- First report from Brunei (Buletin TV3)Haze: Negotiations on Forest Fire Extinguishing Assistance with Indonesia Need to be Expedited
- Latest report: METRO TVHaze in East Kotawaringin, Residents Still Attend Car Free Day
Reports per hour
Last 48 hours, UTC
Reports by country 4 countries
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Toxic smog coming from Indonesia chokes Malaysia and Singapore: What's the story?
32 more ›🇸🇬 Singapore
Some community spaces in Singapore open to residents as air quality deteriorates
12 more ›🇧🇳 Brunei
4 Months of Forest Fire Haze Chokes Sumatra & Kalimantan, Vulnerable Groups Threatened
3 more ›
All 4 reports by country
🇮🇩 Indonesia
50 videos · +42 more
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Deputy Forestry Minister Reveals President Prabowo's Plan to Form a New Agency to Handle Forest and Land Fires
Forest and land fires in Indonesia have persisted for over two months, blanketing cities like Palangka Raya in thick smoke and causing a surge in respiratory…
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Indonesian Foreign Minister Emphasizes Close Coordination with Malaysia on Forest Fires
The Indonesian Foreign Minister announced close communication with Malaysia regarding cross-border haze. Indonesia has deployed tens of thousands of personnel…
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Forest Fires: Indonesia Identifies 198 Suspects
Indonesian authorities have identified 198 suspects in forest and land fire investigations and processed 97 police reports involving companies.
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Smog Disrupts Flights at Palembang Airport, Several Flights Delayed
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport in Palembang, Indonesia, experienced flight delays as reduced visibility caused by heavy smog disrupted operations.
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BREAKING NEWS: Land Fire Nears Residential Area in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan
A land fire broke out in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, nearly spreading to local residential areas. Emergency responders quickly acted to…
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Clean Air Emergency! Forest and Land Fire Smoke Still Envelops Several Regions
Peatland fires struck residential areas in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan, sparking panic as flames approached homes.
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Impact of Haze, Air Quality at Hazardous Level
Due to worsening smoke from forest and land fires, air quality has dropped to dangerous levels. Authorities have urged the public to increase vigilance…
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Fire Distance Only 2 Meters! Palangka Raya Residents Panicked Surrounded by Forest and Land Fires
Forest and land fires broke out in Palangka Raya, Indonesia, coming within two meters of residential homes and causing panic among local residents.
🇲🇾 Malaysia
33 videos · +25 more
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Haze: 32 Localities Record Unhealthy API, Batu Pahat Most Affected
A total of 32 localities across Malaysia recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings this morning. Batu Pahat was identified as the area most…
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October 9, 2026 - Haze blankets Kuala Lumpur, hazy view of the capital
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Indonesian smog blankets Kuala Lumpur, pollution soars to "dangerous" levels
Severe transboundary haze from forest fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra, Indonesia, has blanketed Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur, driving air quality to very…
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Haze: PM Anwar contacts Indonesian President Prabowo, Indonesia agrees to take immediate action
The Malaysian Prime Minister contacted Indonesian President Prabowo, and both agreed to implement immediate actions.
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PM Anwar Contacts Prabowo, Indonesia Agrees to Immediate Action on Haze Crisis
Malaysian Prime Minister contacted Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto regarding cross-border haze. Indonesia agreed to take immediate action to address…
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Current Haze Situation
Malaysia is closely monitoring and reporting on the current haze situation affecting the country. Authorities have urged citizens to take necessary preventive…
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King decrees schools in affected areas should be closed due to haze
Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim expressed concern over haze conditions, commanding that schools in severely affected areas be closed if API readings remain…
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Haze: Several flights affected in Johor
Five flights at Senai International Airport in Johor, Malaysia, were disrupted due to very low visibility caused by severe haze.
🇸🇬 Singapore
13 videos · +5 more
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Some community spaces in Singapore open to residents as air quality deteriorates
Some community spaces in Singapore are already opening their doors to residents looking for some respite from the haze. This, even before conditions have hit…
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Singapore covered in haze, air pollution ranks second worst globally
Singapore was blanketed in thick haze on October 9 due to smoke from forest fires in Sumatra and Borneo, Indonesia. This pushed the city-state's air quality…
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Singapore's contingency plans in place if haze worsens
Amid concerns over haze, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu on Saturday (Oct 10) outlined various contingency plans in place for…
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Grace Fu: Singapore ready to assist with Indonesia over haze-causing forest fires
Singapore is ready to provide Indonesia assistance as haze conditions worsen in the region, said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu at…
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Singapore stands ready to assist Indonesia in containing forest fires: Minister Grace Fu
Singapore has offered support to Indonesia in containing forest fires and stands ready to assist, said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace…
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Singapore stands ready to assist Indonesia on forest fires causing haze: Minister Grace Fu
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu on Saturday (Oct 10) outlined measures in place to protect Singaporeans from the effects of the…
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Air pollution concerns as Singapore prepares for Formula 1
Singapore is preparing to host the Formula One Grand Prix while haze from widespread fires in Indonesia has drifted into the city-state. The situation has…
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George Russell unfazed by haze ahead of Singapore F1 race
The haze may be back in Singapore, but F1 driver George Russell isn't too concerned. Speaking to CNA ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, he also shares his…
🇧🇳 Brunei
4 videos
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Residents Suffer as Forest and Land Fire Haze Envelops the Area
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Forest Fires: Hotspots in Indonesia Remain High
Buletin TV3On the globe -
Haze: Negotiations on Forest Fire Extinguishing Assistance with Indonesia Need to be Expedited
Malaysia urges immediate negotiations with Indonesia regarding forest fire extinguishing operations in Kalimantan. Authorities are seeking regional…
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4 Months of Forest Fire Haze Chokes Sumatra & Kalimantan, Vulnerable Groups Threatened
Forest and land fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan have choked the regions with smoke for four months, severely threatening the health and daily lives of…
What viewers around the world say
2 selected comments from viewers of reports in 1 country, grouped by where the report came from. Selected YouTube comments, translated by AI and screened for safety. Opinions are the commenters' own.
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Beli aset perang boleh tapi tak boleh nak beli pesawat pemadam kebakaran
— @LaguViralChannel98 · 👍 1 · on PM Anwar Contacts Prabowo, Indonesia Agrees to Immediate…Kalau konoha boleh beli aircraft carrier, jet pejuang China, konoha boleh beli pesawat pengebom air. Atau benih awan supaya hujan.
— @SajaTengok2 · on PM Anwar Contacts Prabowo, Indonesia Agrees to Immediate…
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Severe toxic haze originating from Indonesian wildfires has blanketed Malaysia and Singapore, disrupting daily life and triggering diplomatic engagement. According to reports from regional networks, the cross-border smog has forced flight cancellations at multiple airports, pushed air pollution to dangerous levels, and threatened vulnerable groups as fires rage across Sumatra and Kalimantan.…
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Coverage comes from 4 countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei.
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100 videos from 14 news outlets, including METRO TV, KOMPASTV, Al Jazeera Arabic, Astro AWANI, tvOneNews, CNA (Channel News Asia).
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