Snippet 5 : Bush Fire

In malaysia, one of the common thing when drought season is open burning. Open burning prohibited under section 29A of Environmental Quality Act 1974. If found guilty, maximum penalty of RM500,000 or 5 year or both. Only certain activities is permited under Environmental Quality (Declared Activities)(Open Burning) 2003. During dry spell, peat swamp area is really prompt to bush fire. Department of environment is responsible to ensure  no
open burning. Base on hot spot data. The affected area are in klang, sepang, pekan, rompin. Fire fighter need to standby during this period.