N. sembilan: The people of Negeri Sembilan have been urged to refrain from open burning, which could further deteriorate air quality and affect public health. State Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Climate Change, Cooperatives and Consumers Action Committee chairman S. Veerapan emphasized the importance of this measure, despite the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in the state remaining at a moderate level. The Department of Environment (DOE) will intensify patrols to prevent open burning.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Veerapan highlighted the increased risk of open fires, particularly in plantations and bush areas that are easily flammable during dry weather conditions. He stressed that the public must abstain from any form of open burning and report such activities to the DOE immediately. The public is also advised to limit outdoor activities if the API reading exceeds unhealthy levels.

Veerapan pointed out that the current haze situation affecting several areas on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia is attributed to increased hotspot activity in Sumatra and Kalimantan, Indonesia.