Action plan activated to monitor open burning


PUTRAJAYA: The National Open Burning Action Plan (PTPTK) has been activated to enable all parties to increase monitoring of open burning, which can affect air quality and public health.

Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad (pic) said the plan was activated on Feb 21 to enable ministries, departments, relevant agencies and the state governments to take precautionary measures and prevent open burning.

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