Malaysia has no plans for legal action or diplomatic note to Indonesia over haze
REMBAU: Malaysia has no plans to send a diplomatic note or take legal action against Indonesia over the transboundary haze currently affecting the country, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has stated that Malaysia has no intention to send a diplomatic note or take legal action against Indonesia regarding the transboundary haze affecting the country. He emphasized that such action could potentially harm the strong relationship between the two nations. Mohamad expressed that while it might seem appropriate to take such steps in parliament, doing so would imply readiness to sever diplomatic ties, which Malaysia is unwilling to do.
He responded to Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's call for the Malaysian government to act against Indonesia, including lodging a diplomatic protest over open burning causing the haze. Syed Saddiq suggested the government should issue a clear diplomatic note with support from other affected ASEAN countries, especially Singapore.
However, Mohamad deemed sending a diplomatic note as the least favorable option, stating that Malaysia is currently preferring discussions and diplomacy to resolve the issue. He mentioned that both the prime minister and deputy prime minister have already contacted the Indonesian president to discuss the matter.
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