Stiffer penalties sought to combat haze, says Wan Junaidi


By YU JI

Covering up: Motorcyclists taking precautions against the haze as they travel in Petra Jaya, Kuching, yesterday. — ZULAZHAR SHRBLEE / The Star

KUCHING: The new Natural Re­­sources and Environment Minister is seeking a meeting with his Indonesian counterpart to address the region’s annual haze woes.

Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said he would also seek to increase penalties within Malaysia and impose stricter enforcement.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

News , bureaus

   

Next In Nation

Discussions still ongoing on increase in medical insurance premiums, says Lim Hui Ying
Japanese tea ceremony among highlights of Ipoh charity bazaar on Dec 7
Seremban Rottweiler attack: Plaintiffs, dog owner agree on RM197,000 compensation
Floods: Threat of second wave haunts Tanah Merah victims
Japan's Aki Matsuri Festival to be celebrated in Penang on Dec 8
Former cook pleads not guilty to stealing RM67,000 Rolex watch
19-year manhunt for Singaporean tycoon, wife concluded with months of MACC investigative work
No discount for Second Penang Bridge toll due to revenue shortfall
Someone forged my signature in meeting minutes, Najib tells 1MDB trial
Armed Forces Fund Board mobilises RM782,800 in flood relief aid

Others Also Read