REPORTS BY IMRAN HILMY , RAHIMY RAHIM , SIRA HABIBU, DIYANA PFORDTEN and ILI AQILAH
PETALING JAYA: Climate experts are warning that the approaching dry weather will provide a conducive environment for open burning in the country.
Prof Dr Fredolin Tangang said during dry conditions – brought about by the absence of rain for several weeks – biomass materials exposed from illegal open burning could contribute to haze and cause serious health effects.
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