ASEAN Must Review and Strengthen Mechanisms to Address Transboundary Haze, Says Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim
Summary
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on ASEAN to review and strengthen its mechanisms to tackle transboundary haze as air quality in Southeast Asia worsens. He said the pollution is harming public health, especially children and infants, and urged detailed investigations into the sources of the fires in Indonesia.
Key Points
- Anwar Ibrahim said ASEAN must strengthen its response to transboundary haze as air quality across Southeast Asia deteriorates.
- He warned that haze is affecting public health, especially children and infants.
- Serian district in Malaysia’s Sarawak state again recorded hazardous air quality with an API of 302.
- Malaysia said it would respect Indonesian legal action against companies found responsible and would not protect any guilty firms.
