Asean officials to discuss environmental issues, transboundary haze
VIENTIANE: Environmental officials from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have met in Lao capital Vientiane to discuss a number of environmental issues and to enhance cooperation in resolving transboundary haze pollution, reported Xinhua. The 18th Meeting of the Committee under the Conference of the Parties to the Asean Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution […]
Urgent revival of Malaysia-Indonesia cooperation needed to address haze problem
KUCHING: The need to rejuvenate cooperation and joint efforts between Malaysia and Indonesia to combat the potential haze issue in the region is of paramount importance.Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah pointed out that a government-to-government (G2G) approach is the most effective way to tackle and encourage Indonesia to cease open burning practices.“In Malaysia, we […]
Lawas MP calls for massive efforts to prevent haze incidents
LAWAS: Lawas MP Datuk Henry Sum Agong has stressed the need for massive efforts to prevent future haze incidents in the region. He said proper cooperation from all parties, including government agencies and the public, was crucial in tackling the issue. “Incidents such as open fire burning, especially during hot and dry weather conditions, should […]
Thailand seeks regional cooperation to tackle haze problem
BANGKOK: Thailand yesterday called for efforts to create constructive and concrete approaches to tackle the region’s transboundary haze problem. This came as Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha hosted an online trilateral meeting Friday with Laos Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Myanmar Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, according to Xinhua. At the […]
No haze hotspots so far
KUCHING: Sarawak has not record any haze hotspots so far, said State Fire and Rescue (Bomba) director Khirudin Drahman. Based on Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre’s record, the state’s hotspot distribution and density maps are looking better compared to previously. As of Aug 12, the state recorded 33 hotspots and of these, Miri recorded the most […]
State to give haze info to ministry
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will provide a response to the Ministry of Environment and Water (Mewa) from time to time on the smoke haze in the state. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the haze was an international matter as it involved Sarawak, Indonesia, and Brunei, and hence it […]
State unlikely to be affected from Sinabung volcano
KUCHING: Dust and ashes from the Mount Sinabung volcano, which erupted on Sumatra Island, Indonesia, is not likely to reach Sarawak. Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak Controller of Environmental Quality Justine Jok Jau Emang said the situation would most probably affect West Malaysia. “This is because of the wind pattern, as it is […]
Haze returns, authorities to meet Monday
MIRI: The haze looks to be coming back. Several bush fires were detected in Kuala Baram and Permyjaya yesterday, resulting in thick haze shrouding these two areas. These hotspots are the same areas that were burned during last year’s bush fires. Bush fires have been Miri’s perennial problem every time the persistent dry and hot […]
