As of August 24, local time, many parts of Malaysia continued to be affected by cross-border smog and haze. According to the latest data released by the country's Ministry of Health, the number of cases of asthma and upper respiratory infections surged 259% and 124% respectively in the past two weeks, with 3,674 cases of upper respiratory tract infections; 219 cases of asthma. Malaysian Health Minister Zukifiri said that as of 8:00 p.m. on the 24th, the air pollution index in 7 regions of the country had reached “unhealthy” levels. Five of them are in the eastern state of Sarawak, which is currently the state most affected by pollution. Affected by this, 591 schools in Sarawak have been closed for two days since the 21st, and more than 190,000 students have been affected.

As of August 24, local time, many parts of Malaysia continued to be affected by cross-border smog and haze. According to the latest data released by the country's Ministry of Health, the number of cases of asthma and upper respiratory infections surged 259% and 124% respectively in the past two weeks, with 3,674 cases of upper respiratory tract infections; 219 cases of asthma. Malaysian Health Minister Zukifiri said that as of 8:00 p.m. on the 24th, the air pollution index in 7 regions of the country had reached “unhealthy” levels. Five of them are in the eastern state of Sarawak, which is currently the state most affected by pollution. Affected by this, 591 schools in Sarawak have been closed for two days since the 21st, and more than 190,000 students have been affected.