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Why is it so hard to put out Indonesian fires shrouding the region in toxic smog?
We explain why Indonesia’s peatland fires are so difficult to battle and produce so much haze.
October 9, 2026Malaysia closes schools in several states, territories due to haze - Reuters
Malaysia closes schools in several states, territories due to haze Reuters
October 9, 2026Once shunned, Myanmar's military-backed leader set for Malaysian red carpet - Reuters
Once shunned, Myanmar's military-backed leader set for Malaysian red carpet Reuters
October 7, 2026Malaysia says around 10,000 Myanmar nationals sent home since January - Reuters
Malaysia says around 10,000 Myanmar nationals sent home since January Reuters
October 6, 2026Malaysia's Petronas says Songkhla export pipeline temporarily shut after routine check - Reuters
Malaysia's Petronas says Songkhla export pipeline temporarily shut after routine check Reuters
October 1, 2026Malaysia begins sending home Myanmar refugees despite safety concerns - Reuters
Malaysia begins sending home Myanmar refugees despite safety concerns Reuters
September 29, 2026Wife of Malaysia's longest-serving PM Mahathir dies aged 100 - reuters.com
Wife of Malaysia's longest-serving PM Mahathir dies aged 100 reuters.com
September 28, 2026Watch: How toxic smog from wildfires is making Indonesians sick
Around 175,000 people in Indonesia have suffered from respiratory illness since August.
September 23, 2026Malaysian ex-PM Najib working on conditions to start house arrest, his lawyers say - Reuters
Malaysian ex-PM Najib working on conditions to start house arrest, his lawyers say Reuters
September 20, 2026Malaysia king permits ex-PM Najib Razak to serve term under house arrest - reuters.com
Malaysia king permits ex-PM Najib Razak to serve term under house arrest reuters.com
September 18, 2026AirAsia's Fernandes says travel demand remains strong, current crisis 'far' less severe than COVID - reuters.com
AirAsia's Fernandes says travel demand remains strong, current crisis 'far' less severe than COVID reuters.com
September 18, 2026Malaysian king allows jailed ex-PM Najib Razak to serve house arrest - reuters.com
Malaysian king allows jailed ex-PM Najib Razak to serve house arrest reuters.com
September 18, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Malaysia talks to rival airlines as it monitors AirAsia's financial health, sources say - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Malaysia talks to rival airlines as it monitors AirAsia's financial health, sources say Reuters
September 16, 2026Malaysia's king postpones decision on ex-PM Najib Razak's pardon bid - Reuters
Malaysia's king postpones decision on ex-PM Najib Razak's pardon bid Reuters
September 11, 2026Nvidia-backed Firmus signs deal with OpenAI for Malaysia data centre capacity - Reuters
Nvidia-backed Firmus signs deal with OpenAI for Malaysia data centre capacity Reuters
September 8, 2026Toxic wildfire haze spreads across South East Asia as 'super' El Niño intensifies
Millions of people have been exposed to the smog, with more than 12,000 children suffering respiratory issues.
September 3, 2026UNHCR says it has no role in Malaysia's planned repatriation of Myanmar refugees, warns country is still unsafe - Reuters
UNHCR says it has no role in Malaysia's planned repatriation of Myanmar refugees, warns country is still unsafe Reuters
September 1, 2026Malaysia PM unveils measures to tackle living costs, support local businesses - Reuters
Malaysia PM unveils measures to tackle living costs, support local businesses Reuters
August 30, 2026Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri charged with concealing assets - Reuters
Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri charged with concealing assets Reuters
August 27, 2026Malaysia renews 10-year energy plan, targeting savings of around $21.5 billion - Reuters
Malaysia renews 10-year energy plan, targeting savings of around $21.5 billion Reuters
August 11, 2026Malaysia PM Anwar undergoing medical procedures, aide says - Reuters
Malaysia PM Anwar undergoing medical procedures, aide says Reuters
August 10, 2026Following deadly attacks, Malaysia's crocodile hunters go to work - Reuters
Following deadly attacks, Malaysia's crocodile hunters go to work Reuters
August 7, 2026Who will exit Chelsea? How Blues could cut 41-man squad
With 25 days until the transfer window closes, Chelsea will be working hard to cut their 41-man senior squad. But who could be heading out?
August 7, 2026Malaysia says Myanmar refugee return will not go ahead if lives are at risk - Reuters
Malaysia says Myanmar refugee return will not go ahead if lives are at risk Reuters
August 5, 2026Malaysian ruling bloc party to review role in government on Aug 16 - Reuters
Malaysian ruling bloc party to review role in government on Aug 16 Reuters
August 4, 2026Indonesia arrests Malaysian pilot for allegedly smuggling 26 kilograms of MDMA, customs office says - Reuters
Indonesia arrests Malaysian pilot for allegedly smuggling 26 kilograms of MDMA, customs office says Reuters
July 31, 2026Malaysian PM says Myanmar agrees to take 5,000 Rohingya refugees from Malaysia - Reuters
Malaysian PM says Myanmar agrees to take 5,000 Rohingya refugees from Malaysia Reuters
July 30, 2026Rohingya schools in Malaysia face closures amid online surge in hate speech - Reuters
Rohingya schools in Malaysia face closures amid online surge in hate speech Reuters
July 27, 2026Malaysia envoy summoned by US over Israel policy, Bernama says - Reuters
Malaysia envoy summoned by US over Israel policy, Bernama says Reuters
July 24, 2026Malaysian tycoon Syed Mokhtar urged to revoke appointment of port chairman linked to Epstein - Reuters
Malaysian tycoon Syed Mokhtar urged to revoke appointment of port chairman linked to Epstein Reuters
July 22, 2026Malaysia revokes licence of U.S. investor Balaji Srinivasan's Network School, official says - Reuters
Malaysia revokes licence of U.S. investor Balaji Srinivasan's Network School, official says Reuters
July 21, 2026Network School founder says immigration probe at tech commune is a risk to Malaysia's tech ambitions - Reuters
Network School founder says immigration probe at tech commune is a risk to Malaysia's tech ambitions Reuters
July 17, 2026EXCLUSIVE: Former DP World boss Bin Sulayem takes charge of Malaysia MMC Port, memo shows - Reuters
EXCLUSIVE: Former DP World boss Bin Sulayem takes charge of Malaysia MMC Port, memo shows Reuters
July 15, 2026Malaysia says residents at tech commune run by ex-Coinbase exec have valid travel documents - Reuters
Malaysia says residents at tech commune run by ex-Coinbase exec have valid travel documents Reuters
July 15, 2026Malaysia says it is investigating tech commune run by ex-Coinbase executive - Reuters
Malaysia says it is investigating tech commune run by ex-Coinbase executive Reuters
July 14, 2026Malaysia extends search for missing flight MH370 by one year - Reuters
Malaysia extends search for missing flight MH370 by one year Reuters
June 29, 2026The BTS fans losing thousands as scammers cash in on comeback tour ticket war
As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.
June 21, 2026Bangladesh's premier looks to China, Malaysia for investment, jobs in first trip - Reuters
Bangladesh's premier looks to China, Malaysia for investment, jobs in first trip Reuters
June 20, 2026BBC Inside Science
How do you research the impacts of social media on young people?
June 18, 2026Exclusive: Thailand revives $30 bln coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait - Reuters
Exclusive: Thailand revives $30 bln coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait Reuters
June 18, 2026Four days of extreme rain killed 7% of world's rarest orangutans, study says
Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.
June 11, 2026Exclusive: Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later gone - Reuters
Exclusive: Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later gone Reuters
June 4, 2026Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to 'gay party' - Reuters
Malaysian police arrest 51 men, seize drugs in raids linked to 'gay party' Reuters
May 26, 2026Three people killed, one injured in accident at Petronas floating vessel off Malaysia - Reuters
Three people killed, one injured in accident at Petronas floating vessel off Malaysia Reuters
May 25, 2026Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill - and counting - Reuters
Iran war saddles global companies with $25 billion bill - and counting Reuters
May 18, 2026EU needs to delay social media access for children - von der Leyen
She told an EU summit that an expert panel was due to come up with steps on how to protect minors online by July.
May 12, 2026Malaysia searches for 14 missing after migrant boat capsizes - Reuters
Malaysia searches for 14 missing after migrant boat capsizes Reuters
May 12, 2026Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade
The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.
May 9, 2026Indian shares dip, rupee slips to record low on elevated oil prices - Reuters
Indian shares dip, rupee slips to record low on elevated oil prices Reuters
May 5, 2026Global forest loss slows but El Niño fires could threaten progress
The loss of tropical rainforests eased last year, according to new analysis, but scientists warn they are still disappearing rapidly.
April 29, 2026Citi to boost Japan, China investment banking teams, plans senior sector-focused hires - Reuters
Citi to boost Japan, China investment banking teams, plans senior sector-focused hires Reuters
April 27, 2026Indonesia reaffirms it has no plan to impose tolls in Malacca Strait - Reuters
Indonesia reaffirms it has no plan to impose tolls in Malacca Strait Reuters
April 24, 2026Warning of higher condom prices goes viral in China, stokes stockpiling talk - Reuters
Warning of higher condom prices goes viral in China, stokes stockpiling talk Reuters
April 23, 2026Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on world's largest 'chokepoint' - the Malacca Strait - Reuters
Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on world's largest 'chokepoint' - the Malacca Strait Reuters
April 23, 2026Exclusive: US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say Reuters
April 22, 2026250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean
The trawler "reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding", the United Nations said.
April 15, 2026Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short - Reuters
Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs short Reuters
April 15, 2026Philippines warns of 'sabotage' after cyanide seizure in disputed South China Sea atoll - Reuters
Philippines warns of 'sabotage' after cyanide seizure in disputed South China Sea atoll Reuters
April 13, 2026Shoppers feel crunch as price of produce climbs
The conflict in the Middle East is impacting the price of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in the UK.
April 10, 2026Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year
It follows similar moves in other European countries, including France and Spain.
April 8, 2026How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran
Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies
April 8, 2026Oil plunges after US-Iran ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The agreement was announced not long before Trump's Tuesday evening deadline was reached.
April 8, 2026Petronas-chartered tanker loaded with Iraqi crude passes through Hormuz - Reuters
Petronas-chartered tanker loaded with Iraqi crude passes through Hormuz Reuters
April 5, 2026Refugee's death after release by US immigration authorities ruled homicide
The determination does not imply intent to cause harm or death or indicate criminality.
April 2, 2026Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law - Reuters
Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's new death penalty law Reuters
April 2, 2026Southeast Asia's robust Brazilian fuel oil imports ease war-fuelled supply concerns - Reuters
Southeast Asia's robust Brazilian fuel oil imports ease war-fuelled supply concerns Reuters
April 1, 2026Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part.
March 31, 2026Singapore denies Malaysian scholar entry, calling her 'undesirable visitor'
Fadiah Nadwa Fikri urged some in Singapore to "adopt her brand of radical advocacy", authorities say.
March 27, 2026Iran allowing Malaysian vessels to pass in Strait, PM says after talks with regional leaders - Reuters
Iran allowing Malaysian vessels to pass in Strait, PM says after talks with regional leaders Reuters
March 26, 2026US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent broached waiving sanctions on oil already at sea, which would be a stunning reversal of longstanding American policy.
March 19, 2026Chipmakers in Malaysia monitoring risks from helium supply disruptions, association says - Reuters
Chipmakers in Malaysia monitoring risks from helium supply disruptions, association says Reuters
March 18, 2026Sunway Healthcare surges 26% on trading debut after Malaysia's biggest IPO in almost a decade - Reuters
Sunway Healthcare surges 26% on trading debut after Malaysia's biggest IPO in almost a decade Reuters
March 18, 2026Families of flight MH370 passengers urge Malaysia to extend search - Reuters
Families of flight MH370 passengers urge Malaysia to extend search Reuters
March 8, 2026Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi - Reuters
Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi Reuters
March 3, 2026Tariff ruling limits Trump's leverage but won't end uncertainty for trade partners - Reuters
Tariff ruling limits Trump's leverage but won't end uncertainty for trade partners Reuters
February 22, 2026