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Company Calls For Proactive Measures To Address Haze Problem
Company Calls For Proactive Measures To Address Haze Problem
29/06/2013 (Bernama) - PT Minamas Gemilang, a subsidiary of Sime Darby Plantation, has called on all stakeholders to enter into constructive dialogue to find a sustainable solution to the haze problem.
Sime Darby Plantation managing director, Datuk Franki Anthony Dass said the stakeholders should find a way to address what had become an annual problem, and the tremendous toll it took on the environment and people's health.
"On our part, PT Minamas would be happy to assist and participate in any constructive discussion on this matter.
"Local communities, civil society groups, academics and other companies operating in the affected areas should offer technical assistance and support the Indonesian government to address the root causes of the problem," he said in a statement Friday.
Dass noted that PT Minamas had conducted awareness programmes on the negative impact of slash-and-burn activities on local communities in the peat areas.
PT Minamas is touted as one of the largest players in the Indonesian palm oil industry, with operations in the Riau province.
"Out in Riau, our officials and fire fighting teams are already assisting the local authorities and communities to spot and put out fires.
"However, for the longer term, sustainable solutions that don't undermine the rights of local communities and traditional farming methods need to be found," he added.
Sime Darby Plantation managing director, Datuk Franki Anthony Dass said the stakeholders should find a way to address what had become an annual problem, and the tremendous toll it took on the environment and people's health.
"On our part, PT Minamas would be happy to assist and participate in any constructive discussion on this matter.
"Local communities, civil society groups, academics and other companies operating in the affected areas should offer technical assistance and support the Indonesian government to address the root causes of the problem," he said in a statement Friday.
Dass noted that PT Minamas had conducted awareness programmes on the negative impact of slash-and-burn activities on local communities in the peat areas.
PT Minamas is touted as one of the largest players in the Indonesian palm oil industry, with operations in the Riau province.
"Out in Riau, our officials and fire fighting teams are already assisting the local authorities and communities to spot and put out fires.
"However, for the longer term, sustainable solutions that don't undermine the rights of local communities and traditional farming methods need to be found," he added.