Baim Wong backs Syed Saddiq's stance on haze
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Indonesian actor Baim Wong has expressed solidarity with Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman following his impassioned plea about air pollution at the Dewan Rakyat. Wong shared a video clip of Syed Saddiq's speech on the social media platform Threads, urging the Indonesian government to address the transboundary haze issue. The actor stated that he felt compelled to speak out due to his deep concern for his country.
Wong accused careless individuals of igniting forest fires in Indonesia, which have tarnished the nation's image overseas while causing significant health and financial challenges for its people. He explained that the country's reputation suffers, foreign trust wanes, economic decline ensues, and ultimately, it is ordinary citizens who bear the brunt of these consequences.
Wong noted that even someone like himself, who lacks political expertise, can grasp the gravity of the situation and question why those in power have not taken action. Syed Saddiq had called upon ASEAN members, particularly Malaysia and Singapore, to lodge diplomatic protests and pursue legal action against those responsible for open burning.
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