Failure of proper management of the environment has been seen as the main factor causing serious air pollution like the haze, said Melacca chief minister Datuk Idris Haron.

According to Idris, there is a need to set up a committee to monitor and enforce international standards against irresponsible parties who damage the environment.

Meanwhile, director of Eco-Knights Amlir Ayat added that deforestation and open burning by irresponsible people are also contributing factors to the worsening of the air quality.

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