Johor DOE looking out for open burning

Pedalling through the haze: Cyclists spending their Sunday afternoon in Kuala Lumpur. The API reading in Batu Muda yesterday hit 115. — Bernama

JOHOR BARU: The Johor Environment Department (DOE) is patrolling areas to check on open burning due to the haze affecting several districts in the state.

Its director Dr Mohd Famey Yusoff said the department deployed 20 enforcement officers and their focus was on peatland areas.