DOE ready to deal with open burning issues


PUTRAJAYA: Several measures to address open burning, which deteriorates air quality, have been prepared by the Department of Environment (DOE).

“During this dry weather, there are concerns that there will be an increase in the incidence of open burning, especially involving peatland areas and waste disposal sites,” according to the department in a statement here yesterday.

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