KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The three-month study on the direction and impact of the Cross-Boundary Pollution Act is expected to be completed in January next year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin said the study would be...
Minister of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Yeo Bee Yin delivers her speech at the 10th International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference in Kuala Lumpur October 10, 2019. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin said the study would be conducted by a special committee led by legal and environmental experts. “Based on the consultation, a study will be conducted first to determine the impact and the direction of the proposed legislation,” she said when winding up debate on the Supply Bill 2020 for the ministry in the house.
Meanwhile, Yeo said RM3 million had been allocated to enhance the research and development and technology as well as to develop the effective methods to prevent fires on peat soil.
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