PETALING JAYA: A ban on opening burning activities must be declared as soon as possible to prevent the haze from worsening, said Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.
"Based on past experiences, a multi discipline Dry Weather Committee would have been activated in March at the onset of hotter and drier weather."A declaration must be made by the environment minister to empower the police, fire and rescue services department and local council to act against illegal opening burning activities," the former natural resources and environment minister said when contacted on Sunday .
On Saturday , Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said that the nation was bracing for the return of the haze due to the recent hot and dry conditions. This came after two areas recorded unhealthy air quality readings on Saturday – Segamat in Johor and Tanah Merah in Kelantan, according to the Environment Department.
Nik Nazmi said that a meeting would be held soon involving several ministries and agencies on the matter.
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