Sarawak, which borders Indonesia's Kalimantan province on Borneo island, has been worst hit by the haze.

The suspects could face charges that carry penalties ranging from hefty fines to prison terms of up to 15 years, said a director at the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Agency.

Both main crude contracts were down 2.3 per cent, with the Brent benchmark sitting at US$92 a barrel.

The valuation has dropped sharply from earlier private fundraising rounds that valued Shein at US$98.2 billion in 2022.

Transport experts say Johor Bahru’s city centre lacks a connected pedestrian network, while authorities explore solutions and exchange ideas with global firms including Zaha Hadid Architects.