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DisasterMalaysia·Unpinned16 Oct 2026

Malaysia palm oil industry steps up fire prevention amid El Nino

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The Malaysian palm oil industry increased fire prevention and monitoring efforts as prolonged drought conditions driven by El Nino threatened crop yields and sparked regional air quality concerns. Industry representatives, including KLK Plantations and the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), reported that record-breaking dry spells and over 1 million…

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