Stop making excuses and apologise for haze, Johor Pakatan tells Indonesia

Johor Pakatan Harapan (PH) has demanded the Indonesian government stop dismissing the transboundary haze pollution that is severely affecting Malaysia. Chief Andrew Chen Kah Eng called for full responsibility from Jakarta and a formal apology to ASEAN member states. He denounced the dismissive remarks made by Indonesia's Government Communication Agency head, Syahganda Nainggolan, who claimed the forest fires were a natural phenomenon.

Chen stated the health of Malaysians is at risk due to the pollution, and such attitudes are unacceptable. Both the United Nations and ASEAN have declared access to a clean environment as a universal human right. The diplomatic dispute occurred as Johor faced severe haze, leading to school closures.