Haze disaster

From Berita Yudha

The haze from forest fires covering part of the country is a cause of great concern. The material loss is incalculable, so is the impact on work and health conditions. The disaster also affects people psychologically.

The haze has also reached Malaysia. Our neighbors have shown their generosity by giving a helping hand.

This disaster should teach us how to handle nature.

Minister of Transmigration Siswono Yudohusodo is right in saying that it is not the time anymore for Indonesians to reproach each other. Concrete steps are needed by the government to avoid similar disasters from happening again.

Those of us who live in haze and smoke-free areas do not feel the impact of the disaster. But what of our fellow countrymen whose health is in danger? What if part of the younger generation retain smoke-related diseases?

RAJA JELDI

Jakarta