Measures taken to curb open burning in Sarawak
KUCHING: A haze standard operating procedure (SOP) has been activated by the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) to stop open burning activities. Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the SOP includes implementing an active patrol on the ground and hotspots inspection with other agencies such as the Department […]
DoE activates action plans following unhealthy air quality in Kuching, Serian and Shah Alam
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Open Burning Action Plan and the National Haze Action Plan were activated after several areas recorded unhealthy air pollution index (API) readings. Department of Environment (DoE) director-general Datuk Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaafar in a statement said the action plans were activated to coordinate the actions of government agencies in dealing […]
City proactively controls rabies and fires
MIRI: The Miri Disaster Management Committee (MDMC) is dedicated to preventing the spread of rabies here. According to Miri Division Resident Jamalie Busri, the MDMC has taken various measures to raise awareness about the rabies outbreak. These include conducting talks on rabies in the community and schools, organising a large-scale vaccination program in collaboration with […]
No more open burning permits from April this year
THE Natural Resource Environment Board (NREB) has stopped issuing open burning permits since April this year. Deputy Premier and Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this is an effort to mitigate the haze problem. He said those convicted of open burning without a valid permit can be […]
Open burning activities near power facilities pose danger
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy has urged the public to avoid engaging in open burning activities near power facilities. According to its statement, such activities near transmission towers, power poles, overhead lines and substations would pose danger to workers, communities, and electrical facilities. Moreover, it can also cause prolonged power interruptions, severely affecting communities and businesses dependent […]
DOE ready to deal with open burning issues
PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Environment (DOE) has prepared several measures mainly to address the opening burning issue that among others causes air quality deterioration as well as local haze that can jeopardise public health. It said during the Southwest Monsoon, usually from May to September, there is an occurrence of thunderstorms and heavy rains but […]
Miri firemen put out bush fire
MIRI: Firemen from Lopeng Fire station prevented a bush fire from spreading at Jalan Miri by-pass today. According to a spokesperson of Miri Fire and Rescue Department, the fire had destroyed around five acres of the bush area in the incident. Firemen managed to bring the fire under control at 11.55 am. They were also […]
Fire department urges public to stop open burning during dry season
SIBU: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is seeking the public’s cooperation to stop open burning activities during the current dry season, which can lead to wildfires. According to Sibu Zone 4 Bomba chief Andy Alie said that from February until April 16, 38 cases of wildfires and open burning activities, involving 59.4 hectares of […]
All required to refrain from open burning
KUCHING: Members of the public are reminded not to do open burning during the dry season when the country is experiencing the Southwest Monsoon season. State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said the department together with the Department of Environment (DOE), Sarawak Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB), Malaysian Meteorological Department […]
354 open burning cases
KUCHING: A total of 354 cases of open burning were recorded by the state Fire and Rescue Department from December last year to June this year. Its director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said of the total, 218 cases involved bush, weed and grass fires. “Meanwhile, a total of 119 cases involved open burning of garbage. “Eight […]
