Govt not serious in tackling transborder haze, says group after law dropped

Published: Nov 7, 2023 4:35 PM

Environmental watchdog Greenpeace has slammed the government for not being serious in tackling transboundary haze pollution.

This comes after Putrajaya decided against the tabling of the proposed Transboundary Haze Act aimed at criminalising conduct that causes or contributes to haze pollution in Malaysia.

Greenpeace says such legislation can act as a deterrent.

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