Danger of open burning

suppadmin | October 13, 2017

The general public is urged to be responsible citizen and considerate neighbour by giving up open burning of wastes, even though it is carried out within the compound of their private properties.

Even though we have been spared from severe cross-border haze problem this year, it does not mean it is alright for us to do so. Open burning of wastes is both environmental and people unfriendly and should be stopped immediately.

Open burning is hazardous both to the environment and people’s health, not only do the smoke and ashes will pollute the air, they can cause severe allergic reaction and respiratory diseases, especially to the elderly, small children and babies whose immune system is weak.

We should no longer resort to the old ways of burning as there are many environmental friendly methods which can be used. Although it may require more work, but it is the safer and greener way.

Strict enforcement is also needed to be carried out and heavy punishments must be put in place.