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Malaysia faces pressure to police firms linked to Indonesian haze

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Environmental groups are urging Malaysia to hold its companies accountable for alleged links to forest fires in Indonesia, which are causing severe haze and school closures. Civil society organizations, including Greenpeace and Pantau Gambut, have presented findings connecting Malaysian and Singaporean corporate interests to fire hotspots in Kalimantan. These groups are calling for stronger Malaysian legislation to investigate and penalize companies involved in activities contributing to the recurring haze crisis. AI

RANK_REASON Policy pressure on a nation regarding corporate environmental impact across borders. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Malaysia faces pressure to police firms linked to Indonesian haze

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ushar Daniele ·

    Malaysia urged to police its firms in Indonesia as haze shuts schools

    Malaysia is facing renewed pressure to clamp down on its companies over their alleged links to forest fires abroad, as recurring haze from Indonesia continues to disrupt schools and daily life despite years of regional efforts to tackle the problem. On Thursday, Malaysia ordered …

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