Haze: Selangor tightens monitoring to curb open burning
SHAH ALAM: All local authorities in Selangor have been urged to step up monitoring to prevent open burning following unhealthy air quality recorded in several areas across the state.
SHAH ALAM, SELANGOR: State authorities in Selangor have been instructed to intensify surveillance to prevent open burning, following unhealthy air quality conditions in multiple regions. Jamaliah Jamaluddin, chair of the State Public Health and Environment Committee, revealed the decision came after the National Haze Action Plan was implemented by the Department of Environment (DOE), endorsed by the Selangor State Executive Council.
Violators face severe penalties, including fines up to RM1 million or imprisonment for up to five years, or both, for continuing offences. The public is encouraged to report any open burning activities via the DOE hotline or eAduan application. State Secretary Datuk Dr Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin will lead a State Disaster Management Committee meeting to devise additional countermeasures.
The public is advised to limit outdoor activities, especially those with respiratory issues, and schools have been notified to implement protective measures for students. As of 8am, 17 areas in six states, including Selangor, reported unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings. Five Selangor locations exceeded 100 API: Johan Setia (158), Shah Alam (158), Klang (151), Banting (144), and Petaling Jaya (123).
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