Protests in Indonesia over haze; Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal lingers on: 7 Asia highlights

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The article reports on protests occurring in Jakarta, organized by students from the University of Indonesia and various university organizations nationwide, alongside civil society groups, protesting against haze pollution. The piece also mentions other Asian news stories but focuses primarily on these protests related to environmental issues in Indonesia.

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As of November 3, 2026, protests over haze pollution are ongoing in Indonesia's capital city, organized by student leaders from the University of Indonesia alongside a coalition of other university students and civil society groups nationwide. These demonstrations highlight growing concerns about environmental issues in Southeast Asia, particularly air quality due to forest fires, which affect not only Indonesia but neighboring countries like Malaysia as well. Meanwhile, the 1MDB financial scandal continues to impact Malaysian politics and public sentiment, lingering years after its initial revelations.

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Hedges 2 of 48 claims Outlet record 68/100

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