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Indonesian NGO plans lawsuits against Malaysian and Singaporean companies over transboundary haze
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Nick Karean , as published by The Independent Singapore
· October 29, 2026
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MALAYSIA: An Indonesian environmental group is preparing legal action against Singaporean and Malaysian plantation companies over their alleged links to forest fires behind the recent regional haze. The Indonesian Forum for the Environment, known as Walhi, plans to target Singaporean firms first....
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Key points The Indonesian Forum for the Environment, known as Walhi, plans to target Singaporean firms first.... MALAYSIA: An Indonesian environmental group is preparing legal action against Singaporean and Malaysian plantation companies over their alleged links to forest fires behind the recent regional haze. More safety Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? MALAYSIA: An Indonesian environmental group is preparing legal action against Singaporean and Malaysian plantation companies over their alleged links to forest fires behind the recent regional haze. The Indonesian Forum for the Environment, known as Walhi, plans to target Singaporean firms first....
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