People gather along a waterfront promenade in Singapore under hazy skies, with the Marina Bay Sands hotel and casino complex visible in the background through reduced visibility.Image source, Reuters
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The haze stemming from wildfires in Indonesia has drifted into Singapore and Malaysia

ByKoh EweReporting fromSingapore
  • Published46 minutes ago

The haze billowing out from wildfires in the Indonesian regions of Kalimantan, Papua and Sumatra knows no borders.

Carried by winds to nearby Singapore and Malaysia, the toxic smog has in recent weeks impacted populations across maritime South East Asia, triggering respiratory illnesses and headaches.

It's also giving the region's governments a different kind of headache - split between the mounting frustrations of their citizens and the risk of souring diplomatic ties with Indonesia.