Haze Alert: Sabah's Air Quality Deteriorates Amid Peat Fires in Kalimantan The recent haze alert issued for Malaysia's Sabah state serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing environmental crisis in Southeast Asia.
While Indonesia, where thousands of peat fires are raging across Kalimantan, often dominates headlines, the situation in Sabah highlights the interconnected nature of transboundary pollution.
Sabah's capital city, Kota Kinabalu, and Tawau have recorded unhealthy air quality levels, with API readings of 122 and 153 respectively.