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  "id": 14921881,
  "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-14921881",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T08:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "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 today that most of the fires plaguing Indonesia are located outside of Malaysian-owned oil palm concessions, according to checks with the companies involved. The plantation and commodities minister, Noraini Ahmad, briefed the Cabinet on her ministry's findings. Fahmi, who serves as communications minister as well, reported that a Genting Plantations Bhd estate experienced a fire that began outside its property but was successfully put out. Following the Cabinet meeting, Fahmi announced that the Malaysian Palm Oil Board will continue conducting special engagement sessions with Malaysian plantation companies operating in Indonesia. The Cabinet was also informed that Kalimantan had faced more than 100 days of minimal rainfall. With regards to Malaysia's offer of assistance to combat the fires, Fahmi stated that the help and equipment provided about a month ago may need to be reevaluated, as the fires have expanded significantly. Further discussions will take place to ensure the assistance corresponds with the current needs. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim planned to chair a meeting on Monday to discuss the haze issue, among other matters. Fahmi mentioned that the health, education, and youth and sports ministries stressed the importance of enhanced coordination on outdoor sports and the reopening of schools and other educational facilities during the haze period. Further information on this matter will be released after Monday's meeting.",
  "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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  "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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