{
  "id": 14432614,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Cakra Khan blames corrupt business, politicians for annual transboundary haze crisis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/showbiz-cakra-khan-blames-corrupt-business-politicians-for-annual",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T11:00:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/10/1555519/showbiz-cakra-khan-blames-corrupt-business-politicians-annual"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indonesian singer Cakra Khan has blamed politicians and businesses for the annual transboundary haze crisis, according to reports. The 34-year-old crooner expressed deep concern over the seasonal pollution, which affects citizens not only in Indonesia but also in Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. Cakra Khan stated that the open burning responsible for the haze damages the ecosystem and threatens wildlife, stating that everyone suffers from this catastrophe, with only the corrupt and greedy profiting from it. The singer urged Indonesians to unite and demand bold action from authorities and big corporations, calling for a permanent end to the annual haze. He also expressed sympathy for his neighbours in Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, who are also affected by the pollution.",
  "summary": "JAKARTA: Popular Indonesian singer Cakra Khan has slammed politicians and businesses in his home country for failing to curb the annual transboundary haze.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}