PUTRAJAYA, July 29 — The number of calls for open fire cases in four states, namely, Selangor, Perak, Johor, and Sarawak, have risen sharply, exceeding 100 calls per day last week, said the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM).

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Open fires during the current hot and dry weather conditions have been identified as the cause of unhealthy air quality in some areas in the country said Minister of Environment and Water (Kasa) Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.