Malaysia ready to help Indonesia tackle forest fires, haze
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is ready to assist Indonesia, if requested, particularly in efforts to quickly put out forest and land fires, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has pledged to support Indonesia if it requests assistance in combating forest and land fires, according to Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup. The offer of aid was made during a phone conversation with Indonesian Environment Minister Jumhur Hidayat, who discussed the impact of hot weather, El Nino, and transboundary haze in the region.
Malaysia's support includes helping to quickly extinguish fires and improve air quality ahead of the country's National Day on August 31 and Malaysia Day on September 16. Should Indonesia request specific help, the matter will be reviewed by Malaysia's Cabinet. Arthur expressed gratitude to Indonesia for allowing Malaysian aircraft to use its airspace for cloud-seeding operations.
The National Disaster Management Agency and MetMalaysia are preparing an operational schedule for these measures and will coordinate with Indonesia's Armed Forces.
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