Despite heavy fines, open burning continues in the country, with the Fire and Rescue Department confirming nearly 2,500 cases between May 17 and July 27. Its director-general Datuk Noor Hisham Mohammad said there were 2,491 open burning cases, including 1,597 bushfires, 552 landfill fires, 218 forest fires and 124 fires at estates and farms.
Open burning cases reaching 2,400 in three months
“Perak had the highest number at 515 cases, followed by Selangor with 344 and Terengganu with 289. There were 1,309 cases this month, which is a 90.51% increase compared with the 685 recorded in June. “This month, we recorded 873 bushfires, 263 landfill fires, 98 forest fires and 75 fires at estates and farms.”
He said the Meteorological Department forecast the southwest monsoon to begin on May 17 and continue until September.
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