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Wildfires in Indonesia, often linked to agricultural practices like clearing land for palm oil plantations, frequently cause transboundary haze. This smoke drifts across borders, impacting neighbouring countries like Malaysia and Singapore with severe air pollution, as seen with the hazardous conditions in Sarawak's Serian district.
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