This article was last updated on April 16, 2022
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The prevailing problem of haze remains crippling the daily life of the citizens of Singapore and Malaysia. Representatives from Asean countries are scheduled to meet next Wednesday and discuss possible solutions for the trans-boundary haze pollution.
Recently, Malaysia had to declare a state of emergency after its Air Pollution Index reached to a dangerous level. The government had to close academic institutions while other citizens were advised to take necessary health precautions. Participants of the 15th meeting of the Sub-regional Ministerial Steering Committee on Trans-boundary Haze Pollution will discuss action plans and strategies to manage forest fires and the haze.
Meanwhile, the Centre for Environment Technology and Development in Malaysia has accused the country’s lawmakers for being laid back in their efforts to resolve the matter. The centre’s Executive director Dr Gurmit Singh has accused the Indonesian authorities for their lack of concern. He observed that Indonesia is the only Asean country that has not signed the Asean Agreement on Trans-boundary Haze Pollution.
“For 14 years, they did not make any decision. Common sense will tell you that they are not interested. Why do not they prevent the fires? Same old problems!
“By not ratifying it (the agreement), they are not obliged to take any action. Even if Indonesia ratified it, what do you do, supposedly if there are forest fires? There is no provision in the treaty for them to take any action,” said Gurmit.
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