KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng has proposed the establishment of a permanent ASEAN task force to tackle the transboundary haze crisis, in cooperation with Singapore, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
General : Establish ASEAN Task Force To Combat Haze, MP Tells Dewan Rakyat
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A Malaysian MP proposed an ASEAN task force to combat haze, urging legal action if Indonesia resists.
- MP Lim Guan Eng suggested a permanent ASEAN task force to address transboundary haze.
- He warned of legal action if Indonesia rejects the initiative and called for compensation.
- The haze crisis worsened this year, affecting 300,000 hectares in Indonesia.
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