Malaysia, Indonesia begin talks on joint action against forest fires causing haze, says Tok Mat

Malaysia and Indonesia have commenced discussions to collaborate on addressing the issue of forest fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra that have resulted in transboundary haze. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan disclosed that the talks encompassed key agencies and ministries from both nations, including the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), the Foreign Ministry, and the National Security Council (MKN).

The aim of the cooperation remains to be determined based on the outcomes of the discussions, but it marks the first time both countries have engaged in talks to tackle the escalating haze problem. The prolonged haze has impacted not only Malaysia but also raised health concerns in Indonesia and Singapore. Malaysia intends to raise the issue of transboundary haze at an Asean Foreign Ministers’ meeting before the bloc's 49th Summit in Manila next month to explore more effective regional mechanisms to address the issue.

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