Malaysia is suffocating under toxic clouds from fires in Indonesia In recent weeks, the fires in Indonesia have increased air pollution in the country and among its neighbors. If the return of rain since the end of last week eased the toxic fog in the region, it is also time for the first estimates: in Indonesia, air pollution caused 3,560 deaths. In neighboring Malaysia, a scientific study commissioned by the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers estimates it could have also contributed to 1,700 deaths and the economic consequences are just as numerous. read more

Malaysia is suffocating under toxic clouds from fires in Indonesia In recent weeks, the fires in Indonesia have increased air pollution in the country and among its neighbors. If the return of rain since the end of last week eased the toxic fog in the region, it is also time for the first estimates: in Indonesia, air pollution caused 3,560 deaths. In neighboring Malaysia, a scientific study commissioned by the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers estimates it could have also contributed to 1,700 deaths and the economic consequences are just as numerous. read more