Indonesians protest haze and rising costs; Malaysia keeps schools open
· Climate · Indonesia · Malaysia
Hundreds of Indonesian students protested in Jakarta against the government's handling of forest fires and rising costs, in a largely peaceful rally including participants from universities and civil society groups. In Malaysia, all schools in Selangor were set to open on October 29, with face masks encouraged, and parents concerned about their children's health could choose not to send them. Commentators noted that sheltering indoors from haze requires air filtration, cooling and ventilation to be considered together.
Why it matters：Recurring haze across South-east Asia is a public health and economic burden that tests regional cooperation on forest fires.
Key points
- Students protested in Jakarta over fires and living costs.
- Selangor schools were set to open with masks encouraged.
- Indoor sheltering requires filtration, cooling and ventilation.
Sources (original reporting)
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