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Worsening haze from Indonesian wildfires has led to unhealthy air quality across multiple areas in Sarawak, Malaysia.

The haze situation in Malaysia, particularly in Sarawak, has deteriorated due to widespread fires in Indonesia. Eleven areas in Sarawak have recorded unhealthy Air Pollution Index (API) levels above 100, sparking concern among residents and authorities. Efforts to contain the fires continue in Indonesia, but the transboundary nature of the haze has caused significant air quality issues that are currently beyond Malaysia's control, raising health and environmental worries among the population.