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“Toxic smog is choking millions across Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia, with authorities partly blaming the agricultural clearing method known as "slash and burn" for compounding the intense haze.”

“Last month, Indonesian authorities announced they had suspended the operating licences of 26 companies linked to the wildfires and launched investigations into others.”

“The air quality in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore has reached unhealthy levels as a result of the toxic haze.”

“The wildfires have led to school closures and a surge in hospital admissions across Indonesia.”

“The racing action is taking place amid air-quality warnings in Singapore as a result of haze from wildfires in Indonesia, primarily caused by illegal slash-and-burn practices used by farmers and companies as a cheap method to clear vegetation.”

“How toxic haze is causing Singapore’s landmarks to disappear Indonesia is facing one of its worst wildfires seasons, with around one million hectares of land burned so far this year.”