Syed Saddiq gesa boikot syarikat punca jerebu

Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has called for a boycott of companies involved in forest burning that cause transboundary haze, urging Malaysians to apply financial pressure on implicated companies. The Muar MP explained that people should not only expect the government to act, but should also apply financial pressure on implicated companies. "We have power and purchasing power which can ultimately make Indonesia-based companies feel anxious," he stated in the House of Representatives.

He further urged Malaysia to take a strong diplomatic stand against Indonesia and seek support from other ASEAN nations, particularly Singapore. Both nations could use their respective financial influence to curb funding to companies found responsible for forest burning. Saddiq emphasized that haze pollution not only undermines travel and public health, but also disrupts education when schools are forced to close.

"Children from low-income families are most affected due to not all having computers, tablets, or reliable internet access for online learning," he noted.

Saddiq also proposed Malaysia consider legislation similar to Singapore's Transboundary Haze Pollution Act, enabling action against companies causing pollution to cross borders. He called for strong action against Malaysian companies found guilty.