Indonesia urged to take steps to combat smog


Seasonal flare-up: An Indonesian soldier and volunteers trying to put out a peat fire in Riau province, Indonesia. — Reuters

PETALING JAYA: The Indonesian government must take necessary steps to combat the haze that is affecting the region, said Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

The National Institute of Occupa-tional Safety and Health (Niosh) chairman said that while it was a relief that the Indonesian government had agreed to ratify the Asean Agreement on Transbou­ndary Haze Pollution, it was important to see the implementation of this agreement.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Environment , nre

Next In Nation

Operations resume at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
Streamlined Customs checks for departing travellers at KLIA T1 starting Jan 1
Ewon Benedick pays working visit to major solar plant
Warisan yet to decide if it will contest Lamag, Kinabatangan seats, says Shafie
Floods: Number of evacuees drops in Johor, Pahang; situation unchanged in Melaka
Investigation papers on Banting assault incident referred to AGC
M’sia opposes any move to relocate Palestinians to Somaliland, says PM
MBPP reviewing suitability of pet-friendly mall
Govt will be tough on graft whether it involves friend or foe, says PM
Rivals saddle together on Barisan ticket to contest Kinabatangan, Lamag seats

Others Also Read