{
  "id": 16431292,
  "title": "Zahid: Malaysia reaffirms commitment to assist Indonesia in tackling transboundary haze",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/zahid-malaysia-reaffirms-commitment-to-assist-indonesia-in-tackling-16431292",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T04:22:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/25/zahid-malaysia-reaffirms-commitment-to-assist-indonesia-in-tackling-transboundary-haze/240515"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia reiterated its commitment to supporting Indonesia in tackling the transboundary haze issue affecting the country, stated Deputy Prime Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The commitment was discussed during a Cabinet meeting last Friday to ensure appropriate measures could be coordinated for mutual benefit. Indonesian authorities have deployed over 16,000 personnel, as well as various aircraft and firefighting helicopters, but aerial operations are facing difficulties due to poor visibility and lack of suitable cloud formations for cloud-seeding operations. Malaysia expressed sympathy for Indonesia's predicament, as the haze is causing adverse health effects on people, particularly those with allergy conditions. Following the Bagan Datuk 2026 Sultan Nazrin Shah Bridge Run inauguration, Dr Zahid mentioned that bilateral communication had been initiated at the highest level with Indonesian government leadership to discuss the ongoing situation. The event attracted 1,700 local and international participants, including runners from Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, France, India, Nepal, and Thailand. Despite heavy rain falling until today, organizers aim to upgrade the 5km run to a full marathon next year, hoping for favorable weather conditions.",
  "summary": "BAGAN DATUK, Oct 25 — Malaysia remains committed to its offer of assistance to Indonesia to address the transbound...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Malaysia Remains Committed To Offer Of Aid To Indonesia To Tackle Haze - Ahmad Zahid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/general-malaysia-remains-committed-to-offer-of-aid-to-indonesia-to",
        "published": "2026-10-25T02:10:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}