1. Consider the recent haze. 2. He added that the recent haze episode had shown the need for countries in the region to co-ordinate research on the impact of such air pollutants on health. 3. Law said there was a need to review the measures and action plan implemented during the recent haze to plug weaknesses and shortcomings. 4. Other issues raised were the promotion of ecotourism and the recent haze situation. 5. Primary among these restraints is the negative impact of the recent haze and drought on agricultural production. 6. Sabaruddin said Malaysia had to take steps to counter all the negative publicity about the recent haze. 7. The action plan was prompted by the recent haze which blanketed most parts of Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei for almost three months since mid-July. |