I’ve contacted Prabowo over worsening haze, says Anwar
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has contacted Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to address the worsening haze caused by forest fires in Kalimantan. Malaysia is implementing cloud seeding and calling for an ASEAN-level meeting to mitigate the public health crisis.
Why it matters
Transboundary haze is a recurring environmental and public health issue in Southeast Asia that requires high-level diplomatic cooperation between neighboring nations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the current haze situation was 'very concerning' as it would impact public health.
PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has been in touch with Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto over the worsening haze affecting Malaysia, caused by forest and land fires in Kalimantan.
Speaking to reporters at the finance ministry after monitoring preparations for the 2027 budget, Anwar said the current haze situation was “very concerning” as it would impact public health.
“I have contacted president Prabowo and he agreed to take the necessary steps. Our foreign and environment ministers have also contacted their Indonesian counterparts.
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