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Singapore, Malaysia Cloaked in Haze Ahead of Key Sporting Events

Bloomberg30 September 2026, 04:23 UTCMalaysia

Singapore and Kuala Lumpur are experiencing severe haze from wildfires in Indonesia, with air quality deteriorating ahead of major sporting events. Bloomberg's Mary Hui breaks down the situation. (Source: Bloomberg)

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