Backbencher given deadline to refile parliamentary haze motion

A government backbencher has been given a 48-hour window to refile a motion addressing the haze problem, following intervention by Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Ramli Nor. The deputy speaker's decision came after the issue was raised by opposition Pakatan Harapan MP Khoo Poay Tiong, who emphasized the urgency and significance of addressing transboundary haze affecting Malaysia and the region. Ramli Nor's acknowledgment that the matter warrants parliamentary attention underscores growing concern among lawmakers over the recurring environmental challenge. The haze, which periodically blankets parts of Malaysia and Southeast Asia, has been a persistent issue affecting air quality and public health. The motion's refiling within the stipulated timeframe will allow the matter to be formally tabled for parliamentary debate and potential government response.