{
  "id": 7775811,
  "title": "Malaysia, Indonesia agree to cooperate on transboundary haze",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/malaysia-indonesia-agree-to-cooperate-on-transboundary-haze",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T11:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1534191/malaysia-indonesia-agree-cooperate-transboundary-haze"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUCHING: Malaysia and Indonesia have reached a deal to work together in addressing transboundary haze that has impacted air quality across several nations in the region. This collaboration was discussed between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during Anwar's visit to New Delhi, India. Speaking to reporters after the official transfer of Bintulu Port from federal to state control in Sarawak, Anwar mentioned the agreement to reduce the effects of transboundary haze. However, he did not provide additional details, stating he had to rush to celebrate Malaysia Day at the Borneo Kuching Convention Centre. The transfer of Bintulu Port, which occurred on September 1 following a RM1.8 billion payment to the federal government in June, is the latest step in implementing the Malaysia Agreement 1963 and demonstrates cooperation between the federal government and Sarawak.",
  "summary": "KUCHING: Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to cooperate in tackling transboundary haze, which has affected air quality in several countries in the region.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Independent Singapore",
        "title": "Kalimantan haze worsens across Malaysia, Queen postpones Johor Family Day Carnival",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/kalimantan-haze-worsens-across-malaysia-queen-postpones-johor-family",
        "published": "2026-09-16T06:06:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Haze worsens as 35 areas record unhealthy API readings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/haze-worsens-as-35-areas-record-unhealthy-api-readings",
        "published": "2026-09-16T09:35:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Haze alert: 38 areas in Peninsular Malaysia record unhealthy readings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/haze-alert-38-areas-in-peninsular-malaysia-record-unhealthy-readings",
        "published": "2026-09-16T09:54:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}