KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution (AATHP) does not provide for any enforcement mechanism between countries or a compensation claim against parties responsible for transboundary haze.
AATHP Has No Provision For Legal Action Against Parties Responsible For Transboundary Haze
Dewan Rakyat, Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh, NRES, AATHP,
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The ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution lacks enforcement or compensation mechanisms, according to Deputy Minister Syed Ibrahim, who said legal action remains within each country’s jurisdiction. He emphasized the agreement’s role in cooperation, monitoring and early warning, and Malaysia’s commitment to the 2023‑2030 haze‑free roadmap and peatland strategy.
- AATHP has no enforcement or compensation provisions for transboundary haze.
- Legal action against responsible parties falls under domestic jurisdiction of each country.
- Malaysia supports the 2023‑2030 haze‑free roadmap and peatland strategy to strengthen the agreement.
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