Malaysia’s Firefly cancels flights to Singapore over haze from Indonesia
Summary
Malaysia’s Firefly airline has canceled flights between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore until Wednesday because of thick smoke from fires in Indonesia. The smoke has made air quality in both cities very unhealthy, and governments are taking steps to manage health and safety.Key Facts
- Firefly suspended flights between Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Kuala Lumpur) and Seletar Airport (Singapore) due to haze and low visibility.
- The smoke comes from intense fires in Indonesia’s islands of Sumatra and Borneo, worsened by the El Nino weather pattern.
- Air quality in Singapore reached an unhealthy index of 199, and Kuala Lumpur’s was 183 on Tuesday (above 150 is unhealthy).
- Firefly passengers can be rebooked on Malaysia Airlines flights between Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Singapore Changi Airport if seats are available.
- Singapore has reintroduced subsidized medical care for haze-related illnesses, last done in 2015 during a similar fire event.
- Some Malaysian states and districts keep schools closed due to poor air quality, while others have reopened.
- Malaysia’s foreign minister plans to push for including haze under ASEAN’s natural disaster mechanisms at the upcoming regional meeting.
- Indonesia has deployed around 60,000 people to fight the fires, but efforts are limited by terrain, water supply, and grounded firefighting aircraft.
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