More than 500 cases of open burning in 11 days


PETALING JAYA: Over 500 cases of open burning and forest and peat fires were recorded throughout the country in the past 11 days.

A check with the Fire and Rescue Department’s website showed 565 cases of open burning, forest fires and peat fires from Aug 31 till yesterday.

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Environment , Haze , open burning , Dr Wan Junaidi

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