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Indonesia haze cost Malaysia US$1.97 billion in losses: study

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A study commissioned by the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers and reported by the Malay Mail finds that Indonesia's haze cost Malaysia US$1.97 billion in losses during the period from July 1 to October 22. The smoke from forest and peatland fires led to factory closures, school cancellations, and an estimated 1,700 premature deaths due to short-term exposure to fine particles from the fires.

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A new study conducted for the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) revealed that haze from forest and peatland fires in Indonesia cost Malaysia US$1.97 billion in losses during the 2026 fire season, with impacts spanning from July 1 to October 22. The study found that the cross-border smoke forced factories to close and led to school closures, resulting in significant economic damage. Additionally, it estimated that 1,700 people died prematurely due to short-term exposure to fine particles from the fires. While these figures are based on statistical models rather than confirmed individual cases, they underscore the severe health impacts of the haze crisis.

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“The articles describe different impacts of smoke and fires in different locations (Malaysia vs. Indonesia) with distinct time frames and outcomes.”

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“While both articles discuss the impact of haze from Indonesian forest fires on Malaysia and Indonesia respectively, Article A focuses specifically on economic losses to Malaysia reported by a study, while Article B discusses the impact on livelihoods in Indonesia.”

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FMM Indonesia Malaysia The 2026 Fire Season and Transboundary Haze in Malaysia the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers

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FMM ORG · 1× Indonesia NORP · 1× Malaysia GPE · 1× the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers ORG · 1× the Malay Mail ORG · 1×

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Cross-border smoke from forest and peatland fires forced factories to shut, emptied classrooms and killed an estimated 1,700 people The study, “The 2026 Fire Season and Transboundary Haze in Malaysia”, was conducted for the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), as reported by the Malay Mail.

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Indonesia haze cost Malaysia US$1.97 billion in losses: study · assertive framing

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Indonesia haze cost Malaysia US$1.97 billion in losses: study asserted

haze → cost → study

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Drawing on satellite data, air-quality monitoring and atmospheric modelling, the assessment tracked the impact of prolonged haze from July 1 to October 22. asserted

assessment → draw → October

Short-term exposure to fine particles from the fires contributed to an estimated 1,700 premature deaths – with a 95 per cent uncertainty interval of 1,300 to 2,300 – the report found, noting the figures reflect statistical models rather than individually confirmed fatalities. asserted

figures → contribute → models