Jakarta has power to act against firms burning land, says Yeo
Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin says since there was no Asean-level law on transboundary smoke, enforcement action is solely under Indonesia's jurisdiction. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, September 14, 2019.
JAKARTA has the power to act against the Indonesian subsidiaries of four Malaysian companies accused of open burning that is contributing to transboundary smoke, Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Minister Yeo Bee Yin said today.Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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