Indonesian official dismisses haze criticism from Malaysia and Singapore

An Indonesian government communications official reportedly said Indonesia sends oxygen when there is no smoke, brushing off regional criticism of haze. Malay Mail reports the remarks, which were also shared on Reddit.

Timeline

1. 12 Oct, 02:44 UTCMalay Mail reports official's haze remarks
2. 14 Oct, 00:33 UTCFirst appeared on r/Bolehland
3. 14 Oct, 03:20 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
4. 14 Oct, 03:20 UTCPicked up on News

Top sources

• singapore hazeGoogle Trends
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• Indonesia to assess foreign firefighting aid offers, hopes to extinguish blazes within a monthCNA