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Environment news in Klang Valley

13 stories within reach of Klang Valley, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

Malaysia, Indonesia to synchronise haze suppression ops as monsoon and El Niño converge

Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to synchronise their haze suppression operations as the southwest monsoon and El Niño converge, potentially worsening transboundary haze. The collaboration aims to enhance preventive measures and coordinate efforts to mitigate air pollution impacts.

DOE: Transboundary haze thickens 1,211 hotspots detected in southern Asean, mostly in Kalimantan

The Department of Environment (DOE) reported that transboundary haze has thickened as 1,211 hotspots were detected across southern Asean, mostly in Kalimantan. The hotspots are contributing to deteriorating air quality in Malaysia, prompting monitoring and potential health advisories.

Lee Lam Thye urges urgent review of Asean haze pact, calls for enforceable action plan

Lee Lam Thye urges Asean leaders to urgently review the Asean Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution, calling for an enforceable action plan to tackle recurring haze issues. He emphasizes the need for stronger regional cooperation and legal mechanisms to hold parties accountable.