Malaysia under fire as haze closes schools
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Malaysia is facing new pressure to control its companies over suspected links to forest fires abroad. The recurring haze from Indonesia is once again disrupting schools and daily life, despite years of regional efforts to solve the problem.
On Thursday, Malaysia ordered schools to close in several states, including Johor, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and the Rompin district in Pahang. Sporting events planned for the weekend were also cancelled.