Action plan to combat haze

Between February and March this year, peat fires in Kuala Baram had caused haze in Miri, with the air pollutant index readings reaching a hazardous levels.

KUCHING: An integrated action plan and enforcement on open burning, involving all relevant agencies, is in place to combat haze in Sarawak.

Environment Assistant Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said all relevant enforcement agencies would be required to conduct strict monitoring on peat fires and illegal open burning activities across the state.