Malaysia urged to police its firms in Indonesia as haze shuts schools
- Posted on October 10, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
Environmental crisis in Indonesia escalates as transboundary haze forces educational closures across six regions, prompting civil society organizations to demand stronger regulatory oversight of Malaysian corporations operating in the affected areas. The crisis highlights the urgent need for cross-border accountability mechanisms and corporate responsibility standards to address air quality degradation and protect public health, particularly among vulnerable student populations.
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Malaysia urged to police its firms in Indonesia as haze shuts schools
With six regions shutting schools, civil society groups say accountability must extend to Malaysian corporate interests across the border.
