{
  "id": 11856452,
  "title": "Stulang rep: Name Malaysian firms linked to Indonesia fires",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/stulang-rep-name-malaysian-firms-linked-to-indonesia-fires",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T05:18:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1547378/stulang-rep-name-malaysian-firms-linked-indonesia-fires"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Andrew Chen Kah Eng, the Stulang assemblyman, has urged Indonesian authorities to disclose the names of Malaysian companies allegedly linked to open burning incidents in Indonesia. He believes that these companies should not be exempt from accountability simply because the fires took place outside Malaysia. Chen emphasized that if Malaysian companies are involved, Indonesian authorities must make their investigation findings transparent and subject to due legal process. This call came amidst worsening haze conditions in parts of Malaysia, particularly in Johor, where unhealthy air quality has been recorded in several areas. Chen received numerous complaints from elderly residents in his constituency about breathing difficulties and discomfort caused by the haze. He condemned open burning and slash-and-burn practices by plantation companies and smallholders, regardless of the companies' country of origin. Such practices destroy ecosystems, release large amounts of carbon, and generate pollution that can cross national borders. Chen also called for the Indonesian authorities to take action against any Malaysian company found responsible for contributing to transboundary haze. He urged the federal government to strengthen laws and enforcement mechanisms to deal with transboundary haze and suggested the possibility of introducing a cross-border haze act. Chen emphasized that protecting clean air and public health is a shared responsibility and urged Malaysians to avoid open burning and other activities that could worsen the haze.",
  "summary": "JOHOR BARU: Indonesian authorities should name the Malaysian companies allegedly linked to open burning in the country and make their investigation findings public, said Andrew Chen Kah Eng.",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysian companies allegedly linked to Indonesian fires need disclosure.",
    "Chen demands Indonesian transparency in investigation findings.",
    "Haze worsens in Malaysia, causing health issues."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}