Handle pollution issues, EU's palm oil ban prudently

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NSTletters On the other hand, the anti-palm oil campaign can be handled professionally and swiftly. Once Malaysia and Asean weed out the bad companies, there will be improved standing for the industry itself.

The haze has been happening for more than two decades. In the 2020 Budget, RM27 million was allocated to manage anti-palm oil campaigns and another RM30 million to the Department of Environment and Department of Chemistry to deal with pollution issues.

Finally, that forgetful attitude kicks in again — until the same scenario repeats the following year. This is a simplified version on how the haze is dealt with in Malaysia. Can transboundary haze laws help? Frankly, the minister in charge of environment should look at the bigger picture and not merely follow Singapore to enact a law on transboundary haze.

On the other hand, the anti-palm oil campaign can be handled professionally and swiftly. Once Malaysia and Asean weed out the bad companies, there will be improved standing for the industry itself.

 

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