Serian council suggests Indonesia compensate Sarawak over haze
Its chairman, Peter Minos, says the haze caused by forest and land fires in Kalimantan has affected tourism, public health and schools.
The Serian district council in Sarawak has proposed that Indonesia should compensate the Sarawak government for the devastating haze caused by forest and land fires in Kalimantan. Council chairman Peter Minos argued that the haze, which has affected Sarawak for the past week, is particularly severe this year, with the state experiencing its worst episode yet.
Minos highlighted the negative impact of the haze on public health and the economy, including school closures and lost tourism revenue. He expressed frustration that the authorities in West Kalimantan, where the fires are originating, seem unmindful of the suffering in Sarawak.
According to the latest data, 10 areas across the country recorded unhealthy air quality index (API) readings, with seven of those located in Sarawak. Serian, in particular, saw its API spike to a very unhealthy 201, posing significant health risks, especially to vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions.
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