Coming down hard on offenders


Blurred lines: The Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge in George Town is covered by haze. — Bernama

GEORGE TOWN: Due to the haze in Penang, the state government has warned that stern action will be taken against those found to be involved in open burning.

State environment committee chairman Phee Boon Poh said the state Environment Department (DOE) was on the lookout for open burning.

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