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JCorp denies link to Indonesian forest fires, says plantation ties severed
Johor Corporation has dismissed allegations connecting the group to Indonesian forest fires, asserting that its plantation operations in the country ended years ago. The denial comes as environmental concerns over regional forest management intensify.
LSN Malaysia ·
JOHOR BAHRU — Johor Corporation (JCorp) has firmly rejected claims linking the state-owned enterprise to Indonesian forest fires, stating that the group's plantation interests in Indonesia were terminated long before recent environmental incidents.
The corporation issued the statement yesterday in response to mounting allegations regarding its involvement in plantation operations across the border. JCorp emphasised that any historical connections to Indonesian palm oil or timber estates have been conclusively ended, distancing itself from current forest management controversies.
The group's clarification reflects broader scrutiny facing Malaysian companies with regional plantation operations, particularly regarding environmental stewardship and compliance with international standards. Forest fires across Indonesia have sparked regional concern about air quality and environmental degradation, prompting increased scrutiny of industrial operations in the area.
JCorp's statement underscores the group's position that it bears no ongoing responsibility for Indonesian plantation-related activities and has shifted its operational focus domestically in recent years. The denial aims to shield the corporation from environmental liability claims tied to forest management practices in Indonesia.