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Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye urges Malaysia to adopt preventive rather than reactive approaches to transboundary haze, citing deteriorating air quality in Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia as an early warning sign.
Sabah's fire authorities have called for an immediate halt to open burning as transboundary haze originating from Kalimantan forest fires deteriorates air quality throughout the state, with Kota Kinabalu recording the highest pollution index readings.
Singapore's Haze Task Force stands prepared to deploy contingency measures if air quality drops to dangerous levels. The National Environment Agency is tracking the situation as smoke from Sumatra and Kalimantan drifts into the region.