Putrajaya to send diplomatic note to Indonesia as haze worsens in Sarawak

Forest fires in Indonesian plantations have been blamed for the occurrence of smoke pollution in the region.

KUCHING: Putrajaya will send a diplomatic note to Jakarta requesting action be taken to put out raging forest fires in Indonesia, as smoke pollution worsens in several parts of Sarawak. Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Deputy Minister Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis said the government was currently in the final stage of drafting the document.

“Malaysia will also continue to collaborate with other neighbouring countries, especially Indonesia, to tackle issues on transboundary haze pollution,” she told reporters here. As at noon today, the air pollutant index recorded a reading of 140 in Kuching, 132 in Samarahan, 176 in Sri Aman, 124 in Sibu, 142 in Miri, 115 in Sarikei and 102 in Mukah.The Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre said a total of 1,393 hotspots had been detected in Indonesia compared to only 17 hotspots in Malaysia.

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