Fires started by locals within concession areas, says Sime Darby


KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Plantation has confirmed that five hotspots were detected from June 11 to 19 in concession areas of PT Bhumireksa Nusa Sejati, a company owned by PT Minamas Gemilang, in Riau province, Sumatra.

However, it said based on satellite data and on-the-ground assessment, the fires were not in areas planted by the company.

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Environment , Business , Sime Darby , Haze , Sumtra , Fire , PT Minamas , Riau

   

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