Haze: DOE to increase enforcement in potential open burning areas


PUTRAJAYA: The Environment Department (DoE) has been directed to increase enforcement and daily patrols in areas with the potential for open burning, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

This follows the Kota Tinggi forest fire incident on Oct 15 involving 32ha of forest. Some 70% of the fire has been extinguished.

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