On November 17th, Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad replied in Parliament that the government had decided not to proceed with the Transboundary Haze Act, aimed at punishing Malaysian companies or individuals whose conduct had contributed to haze in the country, regardless of where the burning occurred. This decision earned the ire of environmental watchdogs and activists.

However, a day later, the ministry announced that it was "not closing the door" on the legislation, and working to gather feedback on measures to address the issue.

Segi Enam Advisors’ Principal, Khor Yu Leng, was invited to BFM to give her thoughts on the feasibility of the law and any other available options for recourse. She was also asked to share her views on the issue of undocumented migrant workers in Malaysia, the contributing loopholes and potential solutions.

Catch the full interview: Missed Opportunity to Act on Transboundary Haze.