Indonesia Suspends 26 Companies’ Licenses Over Wildfire Season
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Indonesia has revoked the operating licenses of 26 companies linked to the year’s worst wildfire season. President Joko Widodo labeled the burning of forests for grazing as "eco‑terrorism" and accused Singaporean and Malaysian firms—including First Resources and Kuala Lumpur’s Kepong—of contributing to the fires. The companies claim they have implemented fire‑prevention measures, but authorities have launched further investigations. The move reflects heightened scrutiny of cross‑border corporate involvement in Indonesia’s environmental crisis.
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- 1Unclassified fact stationOct 14, 00:00recorded Oct 15, 18:26single sourcerevised
印尼当局暂停26家公司野火经营许可证
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- Subject：
- 印尼政府
- Action：
- 暂停经营许可证
- Object：
- 26家与野火相关的公司
- Occurred (fact side)：
- Oct 14, 00:00
- Published (valid side)：
- Oct 14, 06:01
- First seen (known side)：
- Oct 15, 18:26
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- BBC WorldRelated fact: single sourceSource report revisedIndonesian Authorities Intensify Action Against Wildfires Causing Toxic Haze in Southeast Asia
Report first recorded Oct 15, 18:26
A toxic haze, linked to Indonesia's worst wildfire season in a decade, is affecting millions across Southeast Asia, with air quality in Kalimantan and Sumatra reaching hazardous levels. Independent monitoring shows 1,043,377 wildfire hotspots burning 900,000 hectares, largely due to 'slash and burn' practices, many associated with commercial farming. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto called the practice "ecological terrorism," leading authorities to suspend operating licenses for 26 linked companies. Furthermore, a Greenpeace report identified businesses in Singapore and Malaysia, such as First Resources, linked to fire plots in Indonesia.
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