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Malaysians mock Indonesian official's 'we send oxygen' haze defence

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Malaysian social media users have responded with sarcasm to an Indonesian official's statement that Indonesia provides oxygen to neighboring countries like Malaysia and Singapore. The official, Syahganda Nainggolan, made the claim while discussing the severe smog caused by forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan. His remarks have led to disbelief and mockery, with some questioning if they are breathing 'imported air'. AI

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Malaysians mock Indonesian official's 'we send oxygen' haze defence

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    Smokescreen politics? Malaysians mock Indonesian official’s ‘we send oxygen’ haze defence

    Malaysians have reacted with sarcasm and disbelief to an Indonesian official’s claim that his country provides the region’s oxygen, as toxic smoke from forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan chokes neighbouring nations. Syahganda Nainggolan, head of Indonesia’s government communi…

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