Stop open burning to prevent haze from getting worse, Sarawakians urged


SIBU: The people here have been strongly advised to stop open burning to prevent the hazy situation in the state from getting worse.

"I understand that the NREB (Natural Resource and Environmental Board) has stopped issuing permits for open burning.

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