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  "id": 14915818,
  "title": "Most of Indonesia’s fires outside Malaysian-owned concessions, says Fahmi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/most-of-indonesias-fires-outside-malaysian-owned-concessions-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T08:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/16/most-of-indonesia-s-fires-outside-malaysian-owned-concessions-says-fahmi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Government spokesman Fahmi Fadzil revealed that the majority of Indonesia's fires are occurring outside Malaysian-owned palm oil concessions, according to recent findings from the plantation and commodities ministry. The Cabinet was briefed on these findings by Noraini Ahmad, the minister responsible for plantation and commodities. One Genting Plantations Bhd estate did experience a fire that began outside its borders, but it was successfully contained. The Malaysian Palm Oil Board plans to hold further meetings with Malaysian plantation companies operating in Indonesia.\n\nKalimantan, an Indonesian province, has been particularly affected by the drought, with more than 100 days of minimal rainfall observed. When discussing Malaysia's offer to assist Indonesia in combating the fires, Fahmi stated that the assistance provided about a month ago may need to be reevaluated due to the extensive spread of the fires. Further discussions will be held to ensure that the current assistance meets Indonesia's needs, though specific details regarding the assets that may be deployed remain unclear.\n\nPrime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that he will chair a meeting on Monday to address the haze issue, among other matters. Ministries of health, education, and youth and sports emphasized the need for improved coordination in outdoor sports and the reopening of schools and other educational facilities amidst the haze. Additional details regarding the meeting's agenda will be released following Monday's event.",
  "summary": "The government spokesman says a fire was put out after it spread into a Genting Plantations estate from outside its boundaries.",
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        "title": "Indonesia's Prabowo approves foreign assistance to tackle forest fires causing haze",
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  "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."
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