Southeast Asia chokes in wildfire smoke haze

Parts of Southeast Asia continue to be engulfed in haze from forest fires burning in Indonesia. Singapore's skyscrapers and iconic landmarks were shrouded in haze on Tuesday. Environment authorities say air quality remains at unhealthy levels across the city state.

They are urging the elderly, pregnant women and children to minimize prolonged outdoor activity. Neighboring Malaysia has also been widely affected.

Several states have closed schools due to health concerns, and a budget airline has announced the suspension of flights between Singapore and an airport near Kuala Lumpur, as a safety measure. Some countries say the response to the smoke haze is expected to be on the agenda when members of the ASEAN regional bloc meet in the Philippines next month.