Malaysia urged to police its firms in Indonesia as haze shuts schools
Malaysia is facing renewed pressure to clamp down on its companies over their alleged links to forest fires abroad, as recurring haze from Indonesia continues to disrupt schools and daily life despite years of regional efforts to tackle the problem. On Thursday, Malaysia ordered schools to close across several states, including Johor, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and the…
Malaysia is facing renewed pressure to enforce stricter regulations on its companies involved in forest fires in Indonesia, as recurring haze continues to disrupt daily life and educational institutions. Schools in several Malaysian states, including Johor, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Rompin district in Pahang, were ordered to close on Thursday due to the haze.
Sporting events scheduled for the weekend were also cancelled. Environmental watchdogs Greenpeace and Pantau Gambut have linked Malaysian and Singaporean corporate interests to fire hotspots in Indonesia's Kalimantan, prompting calls for stronger action from Putrajaya. Greenpeace Malaysia campaign manager Heng Kiah Chun emphasized the need for stronger legislation to investigate and hold companies accountable for environmental harm beyond Malaysia's borders.
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