JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 7 — Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to play a more active role and to convene an emergency meeting to address the haze crisis.
He said the current transboundary haze situation is affecting Johor, particularly in the areas of public health and a deteriorating air quality in several areas of the state.
“Asean nations possessing the expertise, assets, and capabilities can step forward to assist based on needs, through coordination and mutual agreement.
“With effective cooperation, prevention, monitoring and response, efforts can be implemented immediately and effectively for the people across the region,” he said in a statement issued today.
