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Anwar defends government's haze mitigation efforts amid calls for tougher stance
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said the government has exhausted all available options in tackling regional haze, following calls from Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin for more forceful action against Indonesia.
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Anwar Ibrahim stated on Tuesday that Malaysia has implemented comprehensive measures to address the transboundary haze problem affecting the country, asserting that authorities have maximised diplomatic and operational responses available to them. The Prime Minister's comments came after Khairy Jamaluddin urged the government to adopt a firmer posture in its dealings with Indonesia regarding the recurring air quality crisis. Anwar did not elaborate on specific measures but indicated that Malaysia continues to engage with Indonesian counterparts through established channels. The haze, typically caused by agricultural burning in neighbouring Indonesian states, has periodically affected Malaysia's air quality and public health. Officials are expected to continue monitoring the situation and coordinate regional efforts to mitigate the problem in the coming weeks.