Take immediate steps to stop open burning, says Lee Lam Thye


PETALING JAYA: The relevant enforcement agencies must take immediate steps against open burning to prevent the worsening of the haze, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

"Enforcement cannot be the sole responsibility of the Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry. It must be a concerted effort by several agencies," said the Alliance for Safe Community founder and chairman.

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