PETALING JAYA: The Department of Environment has declared Terengganu, Pahang, Negri Sembilan, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya as strictly “no open burning” zones with immediate effect.
Department director-general Datuk Halimah Hassan said the exceptions were for cremation, grilling or for barbecue, flaring and religious purposes.
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