Johor Corporation denies link to Indonesian forest fires

Johor Corporation has categorically denied any involvement in Indonesian forest fires, asserting that it ceased all business operations beyond Malaysia's borders in 2007. The state-owned enterprise said it does not currently own or operate companies outside the country, effectively ruling out any role in activities contributing to regional haze. The clarification addresses concerns about Malaysian entities' potential connections to Indonesian land-clearing practices that periodically trigger transboundary smoke affecting Malaysia and neighbouring countries. JCorp's statement reflects the growing scrutiny on Malaysian businesses with regional investments, particularly those linked to palm oil, timber, and plantation sectors known to drive deforestation. The denial underscores the corporation's domestic focus in recent years, though it provides no details on the timeline or terms of its 2007 divestment from Indonesian operations.