Too early to celebrate lower environ pollution


PETALING JAYA: Environmental activists warn that it is still too early to cheer despite air pollution having abated during the movement control order (MCO) period following the decline of emissions from transport and industrial activities.

They are saying that the current absence of pollution may only be temporary if there is no proper enforcement and policy or environment-friendly incentives.

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