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Riau fires: Indonesian authorities identify 16 suspects as haze enters Malaysia

Worst-affected areas include Rokan Hulu, Rokan Hilir, Bengkalis, Kampar, and Siak, with smoke moving northeast across Malacca Strait

Haze returns: API exceeds 150 in Nilai, Seremban, Johan Setia

Including Kuantan, four areas recorded unhealthy air quality as of 10am

Indonesian firefighters overwhelmed as Riau inferno sends haze into Malaysia

Helicopter failure leaves fires in the province unchecked, over 1,200 hotspots rage across Sumatra

Don’t add fuel to the haze: public urged to stop open burning as air quality dips

Winds from Sumatra carry smoke across west coast as dry spell worsens conditions

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Smoking to cost more: BAT Malaysia lights up price tags with new cigarette rates

Cigarette prices for top brands will rise between RM12.40 and RM18.40 per pack starting November 21, 2025

Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

AFC to name 2031 and 2035 Asian Cup hosts in joint announcement

Record number of bids for 2031 edition prompts AFC to consider back-to-back host decisions at upcoming congress

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