Govt to study impact of haze on economy
Published on: Friday, October 09, 2015
Kuala Lumpur: The government will study impact of the haze on the economy, said Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Datuk Ir Hamim Samuri.He said the haze has affected the economy in certain areas, especially the tourism industry."Even some employees have to take medical leave due to the haze," he said after opening the International Tin Chemical & Solder Conference and Exhibition (ITCSCE 2015) here. ADVERTISEMENT Earlier, Hamim said, tin has contributed significantly to the social-economic development of mankind."Tin mining has also stimulated economic development through tax revenues and export earnings and by supporting investment in transport and other infrastructure," he said.He said industry players must practise sustainable mining to ensure the environment was not at risk, and that future generation was not affected in the pursuit of wealth and development. – BernamaStay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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The two-day ITCSCE 2015, beginning today, is jointly organised by the Malaysian Tin Industry (Research and Development) Board and ITRI Ltd, UK (formally known as International Tin Research Institute).ADVERTISEMENT The event, themed, "Towards a Clearer, Safer and Healthier Environment", aims to raise awareness on the resilience and promise of tin as a key industrial material with a bright future, and the huge impact it would continue to have on green technology, sustainability, as well as global consumer economics. – Bernama