Main image via The Star
The haze is getting worse day by day and it’s time we do something about it.
The Department of Environment has banned all forms open burning except cremations and religious rituals with immediate effect!
Violators will be fined up to RM 500,000 and be sentenced to imprisonment of no more than five years per offence.
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“All parties are requested not to conduct open burning, or allow entry or trespass into their property and premises by irresponsible quarters that lead to open burning, either intentional or otherwise,” said Norlin Jaafar, the director-general of Department of Environment.
The prohibition will last until the end of the current monsoon season, according to sources.
Yesterday, the department reported that 21 areas across Malaysia are officially ‘unhealthy’, concluded by readings of the Air Pollution Index (API), which mention Klang Valley, Putrajaya and Negeri Sembilan as the more ‘damaged’ regions.
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Oh no! This is bad. Please stay hydrated at all times and do what you can to help the environment because alone we can do so little, but together we can do so much!
Here’s some tips to cope with the weather:
Info via Malay Mail
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