Malaysia-Brunei Haze Accord
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Malaysia and Brunei agree to utilize ASEAN mechanisms to combat cross-border haze and resolve border disputes. Meanwhile, over 5,000 hotspots in Kalimantan are causing severe haze that has reached Malaysia, prompting Malaysia to urge ASEAN to strengthen open burning controls and firefighting readiness.
Malaysia, Brunei agree to use ASEAN to tackle haze, resolve border issues
- Malaysia and Brunei agreed to use ASEAN mechanisms to address cross-border haze. - Both nations will work on resolving long-standing border disputes, with about 50% of land border issues already settled. - Cooperation will also be enhanced in immigration and customs management to facilitate movement between the two countries.
Over 5,000 hotspots engulf Kalimantan, haze chokes region and reaches Malaysia
- Over 5,000 hotspots have been detected across Kalimantan, causing severe haze that has reached Malaysia. - The thick smoke has reduced visibility to as low as 1 meter in some areas, leading to traff…
Malaysia urges ASEAN nations to act as haze pushes pollution readings to unhealthy levels
- Malaysia has urged ASEAN nations to enhance haze prevention and preparedness measures as dry weather drives air quality to unhealthy levels. - Minister Arthur Joseph Kurup emphasized commitment to a…
Pahang Sultan orders special prayers in mosques for Sarawak's haze to clear
- The Sultan of Pahang has ordered special prayer sessions (solat hajat) in all mosques across the state to seek divine intervention for the improvement of the haze situation in Sarawak. - The directi…
Kalimantan Wildfires Spread Haze to Malaysia, Firefighters Face Challenges
- Forest and land fires in Kalimantan have spread, impacting Malaysia with unhealthy air quality. - Firefighters face challenges including distant water sources and limited equipment, while volunteers…
Malaysia urges ASEAN to strengthen open burning controls amid haze risk
- Malaysia urges ASEAN members to strengthen enforcement against open burning and improve firefighting readiness to combat cross-border haze. - The call is based on the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundar…
