Clean air, free from haze is a basic human right. And yet we have been facing haze almost yearly, made worse during dry seasons.
The threat of harm is even stronger as we live through a worldwide pandemic as studies have shown air pollution may be linked to an increase in Covid-19 severity and lethality (European Respiratory review).
To prevent further damage, CERAH Anti-Haze Action and Greenpeace Malaysia alongside several local allies, are campaigning for core solutions to pollution from domestic and transboundary haze by:
1. Advocating for a Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA) and;
2. Calling for an independent public inquiry and investigation by the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) to protect our basic human right to clean air.
The Cost of Haze
Air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths a year according to the World Health Organization (WHO).u003cbru003eu003cbru003eHowever we continue having to face both local and cross-border haze despite the average outdoor air quality in Malaysia has consistently fallen below the air quality standard prescribed by the WHO.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eThat means our freedom to live healthy and well, without fear, is a future we must now fight for together.
Learn MoreShare your Haze Experience
Pollution from haze has blanketed our country, almost yearly and we can no longer stand aside while our basic human right to breathe clean air is taken away from us and our loved ones.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eYour story matters. Whether it is hospital visits, bearing additional costs, school closures or the stress and worry for your family.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eShare with us how haze has impacted you to join the movement in a fight foru003cstrongu003eu003cemu003e clean air as a basic human rightu003c/emu003eu003c/strongu003e.
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Petronas tower covered by haze in Kuala Lumpur city, Malaysia. Malaysia is hit by haze from forest fires that came from Indonesia Borneo island and Sumatra. Many forest areas and palm oil concessions in Indonesia were burned this year including the concession belonging to Malaysian and Singaporean companies. © Joshua Paul / Greenpeace
Tourists take photo with the background Petronas tower that is covered by haze in Kuala Lumpur city, Malaysia. Malaysia is hit by haze from forest fires that came from Indonesia Borneo island and Sumatra. Many forest areas and palm oil concessions in Indonesia were burned this year including the concession belonging to Malaysian and Singaporean companies. © Joshua Paul / Greenpeace
The Global September Climate Strikes on 21 Sept 2019 with hundreds rallying along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in the heart of Kuala Lumpur from Sogo KL to the historic Dataran Merdeka (Independence Square) alongside fellow Malaysians, supporting local climate activists, Klima Action Malaysia (KAMY). © Nandakumar S. Haridas / Greenpeace
A Greenpeace Forest Fire Prevention (FFP) team member walks through the haze as he investigates the forest fires in burned peatland at a sanctuary reserve area inside the oil palm concession of PT Globalindo Agung Lestari (GAL) in Mantangai, Kapuas district, Central Kalimantan. PT GAL is under the group of Malaysian company Genting Plantations Berhad. © Jurnasyanto Sukarno / Greenpeace
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Your Top Questions on Haze – Answered
Blanketing large parts of Malaysia, haze has affected all of us regardless of age, backgrounds and differences. We asked for your questions – and wanted to share it here too!
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Civil society groups file landmark complaint to SUHAKAM for public inquiry into haze pollution as a human rights violation.
Ahead of the International Human Rights Day on 10th of December, a broad alliance of civil society organisations files a pioneering complaint at the Malaysian Human Rights Commission (SUHAKAM) as a proactive countermeasure to address the chronic and persistent haze pollution.
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Human Rights and Haze FAQ
Why are green groups filing a complaint about haze to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM)? Find out more.
How you can help
Understand the issue
We're fighting for our basic human right to clean air, free from haze.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eWorking together with allies, we are tackling the issue of domestic and transboundary haze on several fronts.
Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
Why did a coalition of green groups filing a complaint to the Malaysian Human Rights Commission (SUHAKAM)?u003cbru003eu003cbru003eFind out more in our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the campaign on haze and human rights.
FAQShare how haze impacted you
What is more important in this fight than how you and your loved ones have been impacted by haze? - u003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eNothing.u003c/emu003eu003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eJoin the movement by sharing your experience with how haze has impacted you and your loved ones.
Submit your ExperienceWe're fighting for our basic human right to clean air, free from haze.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eWorking together with allies, we are tackling the issue of domestic and transboundary haze on several fronts.
Why did a coalition of green groups filing a complaint to the Malaysian Human Rights Commission (SUHAKAM)?u003cbru003eu003cbru003eFind out more in our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the campaign on haze and human rights.
What is more important in this fight than how you and your loved ones have been impacted by haze? - u003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eNothing.u003c/emu003eu003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eJoin the movement by sharing your experience with how haze has impacted you and your loved ones.