KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia will seek a solution to the transboundary haze issue through ASEAN diplomatic channels, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said on Friday.
ASEAN remains the most appropriate platform for addressing issues involving countries in the region, Mohamad told a press briefing.
"We believe ASEAN is the best mechanism for addressing issues and problems among ASEAN member states, and we view it as more effective for the Secretariat to manage this matter," he said.
Persistent hot and dry weather has been linked to a drop in air quality in Malaysia in recent weeks, with the northern Borneo state of Sarawak particularly badly affected. ■