Asean must review transboundary haze mechanisms, says Anwar
Prime minister says Asean ministers should pay serious attention to the matter as haze can directly impact the health and lives of many.
Serian's air quality deteriorated to hazardous levels, registering a pollutant index of 302 at the district police headquarters, according to Bernama. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the need for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to reassess its transboundary haze management strategies to safeguard public health.
He urged Asean ministers to prioritize the issue, given its potential to directly impact individuals' health, particularly children and infants. "This is affecting lives, particularly of children and babies, and if we have seen in Serian, it is really concerning," Anwar stated during a meeting with plantation and commodities ministry officials.
Last Friday, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim declared a haze emergency in Serian, which was subsequently lifted yesterday.
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