Open burning banned in Sarawak amid hot spell, says state environment board


KUCHING: Open burning is prohibited in Sarawak during the current hot spell to prevent air quality deterioration, according to the state Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB).

The NREB has ceased issuing controlled open burning permits and has issued notices to project developers prohibiting open burning.

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