An Indonesian environmental group has identified 21 Malaysian-linked companies allegedly involved in forest and land fires that contributed to the transboundary haze crisis.

The findings recently released by the Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) contradicted Putrajaya’s statement on Oct 16 that a Plantation and Commodities Ministry check found no Malaysian plantation companies were involved in the fires.

Citing its "Actor Mapping Analysis: Who Are Behind The Fires?" report, Walhi's forest and plantation campaigner Umi Ma'rufah urged the Malaysian government to...

Citing its "Actor Mapping Analysis: Who Are Behind The Fires?" report, Walhi's forest and plantation campaigner Umi Ma'rufah urged the Malaysian government to investigate the actual situation on the ground rather than relying solely on paper policies or corporate declarations.