: Sabah is expected to be affected by the El Nino phenomenon which has been forecasted to last till May, said Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Deputy Minister Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis.
The Kota Belud MP also hoped that the “zero-burning” concept practised in oil palm fields would be emulated by all farmers and smallholders in the state. Meanwhile, Department of Environment director-general Datuk Dr Kamarulnajuib Che Ibrahim said no individuals in Sabah had been punished so far for open burning.
He said the DOE had an action plan in place to control open burning practices, in collaboration with the Meteorological Department, Fire and Rescue Department and Land Office. —
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