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Selangor tightens haze controls with stricter open burning enforcement
Local authorities in Selangor have been directed to intensify monitoring and enforcement efforts against open burning as the state moves to combat deteriorating air quality. The directive comes as haze concerns grow across the region.
LSN Malaysia ·
SHAH ALAM — All local authorities in Selangor have received instructions to strengthen surveillance measures and crack down on open burning activities in a bid to address recurring haze problems affecting the state.
The enforcement push represents a coordinated effort among municipal and local councils to identify and penalise those responsible for uncontrolled burning, which remains a significant contributor to air pollution during haze episodes.
Authorities have been tasked with increasing patrol frequencies and implementing stricter penalties against offenders engaged in outdoor burning practices. The move underscores growing concerns about air quality deterioration and its impact on public health across Selangor's densely populated regions.
Residents are being encouraged to report suspected burning incidents to local authorities, with officials emphasizing that prevention through early detection remains crucial to minimizing haze events. The enforcement action is expected to remain in effect during periods of heightened haze risk.