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Malaysia air purifier test fuels haze anger amid Indonesian fires · 1 source tracked

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A viral video showing an air purifier detecting high levels of air pollution has amplified public frustration in Malaysia over the ongoing haze. The footage, which recorded an Air Pollutant Index (API) of over 300 in Gelang Patah, has garnered significant attention online. This incident highlights the growing concern among Malaysians regarding air quality, particularly as it stems from forest fires in neighboring Indonesia. AI

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Malaysia air purifier test fuels haze anger amid Indonesian fires · 1 source tracked

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

    In Malaysia, viral air purifier test fans flames of anger over haze

    As haze from forest fires in Indonesia continues to shroud Southeast Asia, Malaysians have taken to social media to air their grievances, with a video of an elevated outdoor reading from an air purifier among viral content marking public frustration. The clip, posted by user syah…

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