SINGAPORE, Nov 3 (Bernama) — Singapore pledged to strengthen the implementation of the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution (AATHP) as it prepares to assume the Chairmanship in 2027, said Sustainability and the Environment Minister Grace Fu. She said the Republic will work towards establishing the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Transboundary Haze Pollution Control (ACCTHPC) in Indonesia to strengthen cooperation and coordination in managing land and forest fires, as well as transboundary haze. “This will only come into force after six ASEAN member states have ratified the establishment agreement of the ACCTHPC. “Singapore will submit our instrument of ratification for […]

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) — There is no conclusive evidence that Malaysian-linked plantation companies were responsible for fires in Indonesia, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said. He said NRES and the Plantation and Commodities Ministry had examined allegations that Malaysian companies were involved in burning activities in Indonesia. “Based on our assessment to date, there is no conclusive evidence confirming that Malaysian-linked plantation companies were responsible for the fires. “The government’s position is clear that any party proven to be responsible for haze pollution must face appropriate action in accordance with the […]

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 9 (Bernama) — Malaysia is prepared to extend assistance if needed by Indonesia to tackle forest and land fires and reduce the risk of transboundary haze pollution. Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said the assistance offered by Malaysia includes aerial firefighting capabilities, including “water bombing” operations using helicopters, firefighting support using amphibious aircraft, as well as cloud seeding operations. “The form and scope of the assistance will be detailed jointly with the Indonesian authorities based on the needs and suitability of the situation on the ground, and subject to the agreement of […]