Respiratory illnesses surge as smoke settles over Malaysia's Sarawak in the region's worst haze crisis in a decade.

SINGAPORE, Aug 30 — Air quality in some parts of the southern Asean region reached hazardous levels on Sunday morning, according to the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre...

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 — Malaysia’s air quality deteriorated sharply today, with four areas in Sarawak recording hazardous pollution levels as transboundary haze affected parts...