Smog...
1. One quarter of ASEAN were covered with the Smog
and this round the situation is worst compared to the previous year. While the
pollution index is getting worst from bad, Singapore
and Indonesia
was seen nagging publicly which may jeopardize the diplomatic relation between
two.
2. Owing to the fact that the Smog started from Indonesian soil, the greater responsibility shall goes to the Indonesian state authority especially on its failure to overcome the repeating Smog issue, almost every year.
3. There can be no doubt that Indonesia needs more stronger legislative regulation on 'open burning". Without a proper regulation and enforcement the Smog scenario will repeat, again and again. ASEAN countries particularly Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia are facing this situation, almost every year yet the bottom line of the issue was not handled with a proper legislation and enforcement.
DO WE HAVE ANY OPTION?
4. All the identified companies, (irrespective of the origin country) involved in an “open burning” and contributed for the Smog should take the responsibility. The state must charge the decision-maker in the management of the companies so that it will be a good lesson for others who intends to use “open-burning” technique to clear their land. If the companies are led by foreign investors, the authority may consider removing its permission or work permit.
5. If no proper action taken by the state authority, then NGO's/Individuals should consider for temporary “stay away from” the products manufactured from the raw materials grown in the burned lands. Until the state have a proper legislative regulation and enforcement on "open burning", the temporary “stay away from” should remain.
IMPACT
6. The Smog has not only jeopardized the health of the peoples but beyond that their daily life chain are affected badly. Schools were closed indefinite. Movement of the peoples are restricted and the worst, the government have to announce the emergency. If there is no proper mechanism on food distribution to the affected area, the peoples may go mad and may destabilize the law and order of the state.
7. Besides that the Smog will harm the economy of the countries. At the end of the day, the tourism industries are badly affected and the said industry needs to re-invest in millions just to regain the confidence of the tourist. Businesses have to shut their doors, since the movement of the peoples are restricted. Business chain affected and in the longer run economy of the country will be slow down or at least will have some short term blow.
8. The bilateral ties among the effected country may be compromised. It was very obvious, Singapore and Indonesia openly nagging in public and sooner or later Malaysia may joint the "nagging club". Considering ASEAN, an important bloc for economy development, the state authority should not take lightly any elements which could strain the bilateral relations.
9. It is my hope that ASEAN Minister’s meeting on Smog which is expected to take place in nearest time will be a meaningful one and will find a long term solution for the Smog and the irresponsible businessmen.
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2. Owing to the fact that the Smog started from Indonesian soil, the greater responsibility shall goes to the Indonesian state authority especially on its failure to overcome the repeating Smog issue, almost every year.
3. There can be no doubt that Indonesia needs more stronger legislative regulation on 'open burning". Without a proper regulation and enforcement the Smog scenario will repeat, again and again. ASEAN countries particularly Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia are facing this situation, almost every year yet the bottom line of the issue was not handled with a proper legislation and enforcement.
DO WE HAVE ANY OPTION?
4. All the identified companies, (irrespective of the origin country) involved in an “open burning” and contributed for the Smog should take the responsibility. The state must charge the decision-maker in the management of the companies so that it will be a good lesson for others who intends to use “open-burning” technique to clear their land. If the companies are led by foreign investors, the authority may consider removing its permission or work permit.
5. If no proper action taken by the state authority, then NGO's/Individuals should consider for temporary “stay away from” the products manufactured from the raw materials grown in the burned lands. Until the state have a proper legislative regulation and enforcement on "open burning", the temporary “stay away from” should remain.
IMPACT
6. The Smog has not only jeopardized the health of the peoples but beyond that their daily life chain are affected badly. Schools were closed indefinite. Movement of the peoples are restricted and the worst, the government have to announce the emergency. If there is no proper mechanism on food distribution to the affected area, the peoples may go mad and may destabilize the law and order of the state.
7. Besides that the Smog will harm the economy of the countries. At the end of the day, the tourism industries are badly affected and the said industry needs to re-invest in millions just to regain the confidence of the tourist. Businesses have to shut their doors, since the movement of the peoples are restricted. Business chain affected and in the longer run economy of the country will be slow down or at least will have some short term blow.
8. The bilateral ties among the effected country may be compromised. It was very obvious, Singapore and Indonesia openly nagging in public and sooner or later Malaysia may joint the "nagging club". Considering ASEAN, an important bloc for economy development, the state authority should not take lightly any elements which could strain the bilateral relations.
9. It is my hope that ASEAN Minister’s meeting on Smog which is expected to take place in nearest time will be a meaningful one and will find a long term solution for the Smog and the irresponsible businessmen.
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