Sarawak govt urged to take legal action against Indonesia over haze
Activist Peter John Jaban says the state should seek appropriate remedies for the damage caused to public health, the environment, the economy, and education, among others.
The Sarawak government has been urged to take legal action against Indonesia regarding the recurring transboundary haze affecting the region. Activist Peter John Jaban called for the state to seek remedies through national, regional, or international legal avenues, given the evidence of harm caused to its people. Sarawak, along with Serian, Samarahan, and Kuching, topped the list of areas with unhealthy air quality as of 3pm today.
Jaban also advocated for an independent assessment of the damage, including public health, environmental, economic, and educational impacts, to secure compensation for affected communities and sectors. The Sarian district council suggested Indonesia compensate Sarawak for losses caused by the haze, citing health problems, school closures, and lost tourism revenue.
The haze reached hazardous levels, with air pollutant index readings exceeding 500 in Serian, surpassing the hazardous threshold of 300.
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