Six Forest Concession Permits Frozen Over Land Fires, Involving Prominent Tycoons and Singaporean Palm Oil Businesses
Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry has suspended the permits of six companies holding forest concessions due to land and forest fires (Karhutla). These companies have alleged ties to prominent businessman 'Haji Isam' and palm oil-related businesses listed on the Singapore stock exchange.
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