PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The Department of Environment (DOE) has imposed a ban on open burning in the whole country except for cremation, religious purposes, grilling/barbecue and flaring until the end of the southwest monsoon period.
DOE director-general Norlin Jaafar issued the order in view of the haze that has enveloped the country since Sept 5. The southwest monsoon prevails from May to September.
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