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Haze chokes Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore Haze chokes Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore
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Smoke from huge Indonesian forest fires has created a cloud of smog hanging over Singapore as it prepares to host the annual Formula 1 Grand Prix. Smoke from huge Indonesian forest fires has created a cloud of smog over the country, which has spread over neighbouring Malaysia and Singapore.
The seasonal fires are caused by slash-and-burn clearances on the islands of Sumatra and Borneo. Paper and palm oil companies have been widely blamed for the practice, which also creates hazy conditions in Indonesia. The fires, which happen every year, are caused by slash-and-burn clearances on the islands of Sumatra and Borneo. Paper and palm oil companies have been widely blamed for the practice.
The Indonesian government has repeatedly promised to stop the illegal fires, without success.The Indonesian government has repeatedly promised to stop the illegal fires, without success.